Examinations

Question 1

What are the special tests for the hand examination?

Answer 1

Froment’s - Ulnar Nerve Palsy

Tinel’s and Phalen’s - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Question 2

What are the special tests for the foot examination?

Answer 2

Simmond’s Test - ruptured Achilles tendon

Question 3

What are the special tests for the elbow examination?

Answer 3

Resisted wrist extension - Lateral Epicondylitis

Resisted wrist flexion - Medial Epicondylitis

Question 4

What are the special tests for the shoulder examination?

Answer 4

Empty can test - Supraspinatus strength
Resisted external rotation - Infraspinatus and Teres Minor strength
Gerber’s lift off test - Subscapularis strength
Empty can test with flexion - impingement
Hawkins-Kennedy - impingement
Scarf test - ACJ pathology

Question 5

What are the special tests for the spine examination?

Answer 5

Schober’s Test - AS
Wall test - AS
Straight leg raise - Sciatica
Femoral stretch test - Femoral nerve irritation

Question 6

What are the special tests for the hip examination?

Answer 6

Trendelenburg Test - hip abductor weakness

Thomas’ Test - fixed flexion deformity of the hip

Question 7

What are the special tests for the knee examination?

Answer 7

Anterior/Posterior draw - ACL/PCL rupture

Medial and Lateral Collateral ligaments

Question 8

What is included in a GALS examination?

Answer 8

Screening questions - pain, dressed or climbing stairs?
General Inspection
Close Inspection - alignment of shoulders, pelvis, knees, muscle bulk, scars, skin changes, swellings and erythema
Gait
Spine - C-Spine flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation/ L-spine lateral flexion and flexion
Arms - Put your arms behind your head, power grip, pinch grip, look at the hands, MCPJ squeeze
Legs - Hip internal rotation, knee effusion and MTPJ squeeze