Knee Patellar Tests

Question 1

During which test does the therapist push the patella posteriorly against the femoral condyles and repeat at 30, 60, and 90 degrees?

Answer 1

PATELLA FEMORAL COMPRESSION TEST

Question 2

Which way does the patella tend to dislocate?

Answer 2

LATERALLY

Question 3

During which test does the therapist carefully push the patella laterally?

Answer 3

PATELLAR APPREHENSION SIGN/TEST

Question 4

During which test does the therapist apply pressure just proximal to the lateral epicondyle, while the knee is either actively or passively extendeD and flexeD?

Answer 4

NOBLE COMPRESSION TEST

Question 5

Name the osky relevant only stupid test that we will never use?

Answer 5

PATELLA FEMORAL GRINDING TEST
aka
CLARKE’S SIGN