Elbow

Question 1

Valgus

Answer 1

Hand is supine
Unlock elbow (20 flex)
Support hand and apply valgus force through elbow

Question 2

Varus

Answer 2

Hand is in "Handshake" position
Unlock elbow (20 flex)
Support hand and apply varus force through elbow

Question 3

Cozen

Answer 3

Palpate lateral Epicondyle
Hand is pronated
Close fist
Radial Deviation (elbow flexed?)
Resist wrist extension
Positive: Pain
Indicates: extensor injury

Question 4

Mill

Answer 4

Palpate Lateral Epicondyle
Hand is pronated
Passive wrist flexion applied to dorsum of hand
Elbow flexed to 90 and supported by therapist
Extensor stretch

Question 5

Golfer

Answer 5

Palpate medial epicondyle
Therapist passively supinates hand and extends elbow and wrist
Flexor Stretch

Question 6

Tinel’s sign

Answer 6

Therapist taps space between medial epicondyle and olecranon

Positive: Numbness and tingling of ulnar side

Question 7

Pronator Teres

Answer 7

Handshake Position
Elbow at 90
Therapist applies elbow support
Resist Pronation
Positive: Pain/Weakness/Numbness
Indicates: Median Nerve compression