Final Lab Practical

Question 1

Anterior Drawer of Ankle

Answer 1

Talofibular Joint

Structure/Condition: Anterior Talofibular Ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 2

Neer Impingement Test

Answer 2

Glenohumeral Joint

Abduction

Structure/Condition: Impingement in the surpraspinatus/long head of the bicep brachii tendon

+ Sign: Pain in the end of the motion

Question 3

Talar Tilt

Answer 3

Talofibular Joint

Inversion/eversion

Structure/Condition:

Inversion: Integrity of calcaneofibular joint

Eversion: Integrity of deltoid ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 4

Anterior Drawer of Knee

Answer 4

Extension, Flexion

Structure/Condition: Integrity of ACL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 5

Posterior Drawer of Knee

Answer 5

Extension, Flexion

Structure/Condition: Integrity of PCL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 6

Valgus Stress Test of Elbow

Answer 6

Humeroulnar Joint

Structure/Condition: Integrity of UCL/MCL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 7

Valgus Stress test of Wrist

Answer 7

Structure/Condition: Integrity of UCL/MCL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 8

Valgus Stress Test of Knee

Answer 8

Structure/Condition: Integrity of MCL

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 9

Varus Stress Test of Elbow

Answer 9

Structure/Condition: Integrity of RCL/LCL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 10

Varus Stress Test of Wrist

Answer 10

Structure/Condition: Integrity of RCL/LCL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 11

Varus Stress Test of Knee

Answer 11

Structure/Condition: Integrity of LCL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 12

Straight Leg Raise

Answer 12

Structure/Condition: Disc ruptures/herniated disc putting pressure on sciatic nerve

+ Sign: Increased pain down back of leg

Question 13

Thomas Test

Answer 13

Structure/Condition: Overly tight hip flexors

+ Sign: Affected leg raises off of table

Question 14

Tennis Elbow Test

Answer 14

Structure/Condition: Integrity of lateral epichondylitis

+ Sign: Reproduction of pain

Question 15

Kendall Test

Answer 15

Structure/Condition: Tight hip flexors

+ Sign: Affected leg/knee extends

Question 16

Yerguson’s Test

Answer 16

Structure/Condition: Integrity of biceps tendon

+ Sign: Pain, bicep tendon popping out of biciptal groove in shoulder

Question 17

Hawkins-Kennedy Test

Answer 17

Structure/Condition: Impingement of supraspinatus/bicep tendon

+ Sign: Increased pain

Question 18

Empty Can Test

Answer 18

Structure/Condition: Integrity of supraspinatus muscle

+ Sign: Inability to hold arm up, or pain in affected side

Question 19

Tinel’s Test

Answer 19

Elbow- Structure/Condition: Ulnar nerve inflammation

+ Sign: Reproduction of signs/symptoms discussed during history

Wrist- Structure/Condition: Median nerve damage/nerve inflammation

+ Sign: Reproduction of signs/symptoms

Question 20

Thompson Test

Answer 20

Structure/Condition: Possible Achille’s Tendon rupture

+ Sign: No plantar flexion

Question 21

McMurray’s Click

Answer 21

Structure/Condition: Medial and/or Lateral menisci tear

+ Sign: Audible/palpable click

Question 22

Lachman’s Test

Answer 22

Structure/Condition: Integrity of ACL ligament

+ Sign: Laxity

Question 23

Trendelenburg’s Test

Answer 23

Structure/Condition: Gluteus Medius weakness

+ Sign: Unsupported leg side-pelvis will drop lower than supported side

Question 24

Phalen’s Test

Answer 24

Structure/Condition: Median nerve damage, possible compartment syndrome

+ Sign: Reproduction of signs and symptoms

Question 25

Bump/Compression/Tap/Flick Test

Answer 25

Structure/Condition:

Hand/Fingers- phalange/metacarpal fracture

Ankle/Foot- Tibia/Fibula fracture

+ Sign: Increased pain