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1
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Description:
- pain and stiffness upon rising
- improves during the day
- increases with bending
- constant discomfort with exacerbation
- “sore and nagging”

A

DJD/osteoarthritis

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Description:
- stiff upon rising w/ pain improving within 60 minutes
- loss of motion + pain
- sharp pain with certain movements
- movement in pain-free ranges reduce symptoms
- stationary positions increase symptoms

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Facet joint dysfunction

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What increases pain caused by facet joint dysfunction?

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stationary positions

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What increases pain caused by DJD?

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  • repetitive bending activities
  • morning pain
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5
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What position decreases pain caused by spinal stenosis?

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FLX and rest

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What is the ROM for shoulder ER?

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0-90

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What is the ROM for shoulder IR?

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0-70

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What is the ROM for shoulder EXT?

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60

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What is ROM for elbow FLX?

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0-150

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What is ROM for PRON?

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0-80

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What is ROM for SUP?

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0-80

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What is ROM for wrist FLX?

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0-80

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What is ROM for wrist EXT?

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0-70

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14
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What is ROM for RD?

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0-20

–> hard end feel

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What is ROM for UD?

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0-30

–> firm end feel

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What is ROM for 1st CMC ABD?

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0-70

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What is ROM for 1st CMC FLX?

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0-15

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What is ROM for 1st CMC EXT?

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0-20

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What is ROM for 1st MCP FLX?

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0-50

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What is ROM for thumb IP FLX ?

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0-80

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What is ROM for MCP 2-5 FLX?

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0-50

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What is ROM for DIP 2-5 FLX?

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0-100

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What is ROM for DIP 2-5 Hyperextension?

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0-10

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What is ROM for hip FLX?

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0-120

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What is ROM for hip EXT?

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0-30

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What is ROM for hip ABD?

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0-45

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What is ROM for hip ADD?

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0-30

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What is ROM for hip IR?

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0-45

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29
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What is ROM for hip ER?

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0-45

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30
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What is ROM for knee FLX?

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0-135

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What is ROM for DF?

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0-20

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What is ROM for PF?

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0-50

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33
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What is ROM for midtarsal INV/SUP?

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0-35

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What is ROM for midtarsal EV/PRON?

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0-15

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35
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What is ROM for subtalar INV?

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0-5

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What is ROM for subtalar EV?

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0-5

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37
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What is ROM for Cx FLX?

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0-90

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38
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What is ROM for Cx EXT?

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0-70

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What is ROM for Cx SB?

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0-45

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What is ROM for Cx ROT?

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0-90

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41
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What is ROM for thoracic FLX?

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0 to 20-45

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What is ROM for thoracic EXT?

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0 to 25-45

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What is ROM for thoracic SB?

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0 to 20-40

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44
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What is ROM for thoracic ROT?

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0 to 35-50

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45
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What is ROM for lumbar FLX?

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0 to 40-60

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What is ROM for lumbar EXT?

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0 to 20-35

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47
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What is ROM for lumbar SB?

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0 to 15-20

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48
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What is ROM for lumbar ROT?

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0 to 3-18

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49
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What are the 2 tests used for detection of GH joint ANTERIOR instability?

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  1. Apprehension test
  2. Relocation test
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What are the 2 tests used for detection of GH joint POSTERIOR and INFERIOR instability?

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  1. Jerk Test
  2. Sulcus Sign
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51
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Explain the apprehension test for GH joint. What is a (+) test?

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Detection: GH joint ANTERIOR instability

  1. supine with ABD: 90
  2. take shoulder into ER

(+) pain

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Explain the relocation test for the GH joint. When is it indicated? What is a (+) test?

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Detection: GH joint ANTERIOR instability

Indication: (+) apprehension test

  1. supine with ABD: 90 and ER
  2. posteriorly translate humeral head

(+) decreases pain from apprehension test

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53
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Explain the Jerk test for the GH joint. What is a (+) test?

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Detection: Posterior and inferior instability

  1. Seated w/ 90 ABD and IR
  2. Load humerus and horizontally ADD arm

(+) sudden jerk or clunk as the humeral head subluxes off of the glenoid.

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54
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What is a (+) test for the sulcus sign?

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Presence of a sulcus inferior to the acromion combined with increased symptoms

Detects: posterior and inferior GH instability

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55
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What are the 4 tests used to detect subacromial impingement?

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  1. Hawkins-Kennedy
  2. Neer
  3. Painful Arc
  4. Empty can
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56
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Describe Hawkins-test. What is a (+) test?

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  1. Seated or standing
  2. Passive FLX to 90 and then IR

(+) pain in shoulder region

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Describe Neer test. What is a (+) test?

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  1. Seated
  2. Passive IR followed by full ABD

(+) pain in shoulder region

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58
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At what degree is a painful arc test indicative of impingement?

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between 60-120 degrees of ABD

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Describe the empty-can test. What is a (+) test?

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  1. seated
  2. 90 ABD
  3. provide downward Resistance
  4. Assume empty-can position (30 degrees horizontal ADD and full IR)
  5. provide downward resistance

(+) pain in supraspinatus tendon and/or weakness while in the position

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60
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What are the 5 tests used to detect RTC pathology?

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  1. drop arm
  2. External ROT lag sign
  3. Internal ROT lag sign
  4. hornblower’s sign
  5. infraspinatus muscle test
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61
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Explain the external ROT lag sign

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90 ABD with full ER while sitting or standing

(+) unable to hold ER

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62
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Explain the internal ROT lag sign.

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Seated with hand behind back in full IR

(+) if patient is unable to hold arm in position

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63
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Describe Hornblower’s sign.

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  1. Passive FLX of arm in scapular plane to 90 degrees + 90 degrees elbow FLX
  2. pt ER arm while resisting PT
    (+) unable to perform ER
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64
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What are the 2 tests used to detect AC joint dysfunction?

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  1. Passive Horiz. ADD test
  2. Paxinos sign
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65
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Describe Paxinos sign.

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  1. patient seated with arm at side
  2. place thumb under posterolateral acromion with index finger under the middle portion of clavicle
  3. apply pressure

(+) pain at AC joint

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66
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What are 6 tests used for detection of a SLAP tear?

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  1. Active compression (o’brien’s) test
  2. Yergasons
  3. Speeds (biceps straight arm)
  4. Biceps load II
  5. Anterior slide test
  6. compression-rotation test
67
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Describe active compression (o’Brien’s test).

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  1. standing with 90 FLX and full elbow EXT
  2. horizontal ADD 10-15 degrees with Full IR
  3. apply downward force
  4. Re-position to full ER and apply downward force

(+) joint pain and/or clicking in IR but resolved with ER

68
Q

Describe biceps II load test.

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  1. supine with 90 FLX and full forearm SUP + ER
  2. apply downward resistance

(+) pain

69
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Describe Anterior slide test (GH joint).

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  1. standing with hands on hips (thumbs posterior)
  2. stabilize scapula and apply an anterior/superior force at the elbow.

(+) pain and/or clicking

70
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Describe yergason’s test.

A
  1. sitting w/ elbow at 90 FLX and forearm pronation
  2. pt to resist supination and ER of the shoulder

(+) popping of the biceps tendon in the groove and/or pain at the LHOB

71
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Describe speed’s test (Biceps straight arm).

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  1. sitting or standing with full shoulder EXT and SUP
  2. patient resists shoulder FLX

(+) anterior shoulder pain

72
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What are 2 tests used to detect TOS?

A
  1. Adson’s test
  2. Roos elevated arm test
73
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Describe Adson’s test.

A

detects: TOS

  1. Find Radial pulse while patient is seated
  2. ROT head towards UE
  3. EXT and ER the UE while extending the head/neck

(+)neurovascular symptoms present in UE; diminished pulse

74
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Describe Roos Elevated arm test.

A

detects: TOS

  1. Patient is standing with full ER while 90 ABD and slight horiz. ABD… elbows are placed at 90 degrees
  2. pt slowly opens/closes hands for 3 minutes

(+) neurovascular symptoms present in the UE; diminished pulse

75
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What does the elbow extension test rule out?

A

r/o Fx or joint injury

(+) if unable to fully extend elbow

76
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What does the elbow FLX test detect?

A

Detects the presence of cubital tunnel syndrome.

  1. patient is supine with full ER, elbow FLX, and wrist EXT
  2. hold for one minute
  3. perform on both sides

(+) pain at medial aspect of the elbow with N/T in ulnar distribution

77
Q

What does the pinch grip test detect?

A

Detects entrapment of the anterior interosseous nerve

  1. patient pinches their thumb and index finger together

(+) patient in unable to pinch tip-tip
(possible compensation: pulp-pulp)

78
Q

What test is used to detect triangular fibrocartilage complex pathology (TFCC)?

A

Ulnomeniscotriquetral dorsal glide test
1. seated with forearm PRON
2. dorsal force over ulna with thumb
+
posterior force over the pisotriquetral complex with index finger

(+) excessive pain and/or laxity

79
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What is the watson test (scaphoid shift test) used for?

A

Detects carpal instability

  1. seated with forearm PRON, wrist UD and slight EXT
  2. Actively RD and FLX the wrist while stabilizing the Metacarpals

(+) pain over scaphoid with a clunk once pressure is released

80
Q

What is Eichhoff’s test used for?

A

Identifies De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

  1. Make a fist with thumb in the fingers
  2. Examiner pulls wrist into UD

(+) pain in wrist – must compare to other side due to pain in the area possibly not being caused by a pathology

81
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What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis?

A

Tendonitis of the abductor pollicis longus and/or extensor pollicis brevis

82
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What is Finkelstein’s test used for?

A

Identifying De quervains tenosynovitis

  1. Examiner passively pulls the wrist and thumb unto UD while providing traction

(+) pain in wrist – must compare to other side due to pain in the area possibly not being caused by a pathology

83
Q

What is the Wrist hyperflexion and ABD of the thumb test used for?

(WHAT test)

A

Identified De quervain’s tenosynovitis.

  1. Wrist hyperFLX with full thumb ABD and IP/MCP EXT
  2. Apply resistance against examiner’s index finger

(+) wrist pain

84
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What is phalen’s test used for?

A

Detection of carpal tunnel

  1. Max FLX in both wrists holding them together for 1 minute

(+) N/T into hand within the median nerve distribution

85
Q

What does tinel’s sign detect?

A

Detects carpal tunnel

–> tap location of where the median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel

(+) repoduction of N/T in median nerve distribution

86
Q

What is the Bunnel-Littler Test?

A

Identifies tight capsules/intrinsic mm tightness at PIP joints

Stabilize MCP joint in slight EXT with PIP FLX
THEN
FLX the MCP and PIP joints

(+) findings:
- If FLX is limited in both cases = tight capsule
- If more PIP FLX w/ MCP FLX = tight intrinsic muscles

87
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What does the Tight Retinacular test detect?

A

Detects tightness around the PIP joints

Stabilize PIP with DIP FLX
THEN
PIP FLX with DIP FLX

(+) findings:
- limited FLX in both = tight capsule
- more DIP FLX with PIP FLX = tight retinacular ligaments

88
Q

What is the modified allen test used for?

A

Vascular compromise within the UEs (radial and ulnar arteries)

–> detecting if there is lack of blood flow via refill time

89
Q

What does the FABER (Patrick test) detect?

A

Hip dysfunction/restriction

90
Q

What does FADIR test detect?

A
  1. Anterior-superior impingement
  2. iliopsoas tendinopathy
  3. Anterior labral tear
91
Q

What does the thomas test identify?

A

Hip flexor tightness

92
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What does Ober’s test detect?

A

ITB and TFL tightness

  1. S/L with hip and knee FLX
  2. Passively extend and ABD hip
  3. slowly lower to table

—MODIFIED OBER has same steps except the knee is in full EXT during the test

(+) limb being tested remains above horizontal

93
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What does ely’s test detect?

A

Rectus femoris tightness

  1. Prone
  2. start to FLX knee

(+) if the hip on the testing leg leaves the table/flexes

94
Q

What is a true LLD?

A

LLD caused by an anatomical difference in bone length

95
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(true/false) A functional LLD is caused by an anatomical difference

96
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What is functional LLD a result of?

A

Compensation due to abnormal position and/or posture

97
Q

What is a patellar pubic percussion test used for?

A

Detection of hip Fx

  1. Supine
  2. Tap each patella separately while auscultating the pubic symphysis w/ a stethoscope

(+) decreased percussion sound on the affected side

98
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Describe the anterolateral instability: pivot-shift test of the knee. What does it detect?

A

Detects ACL damage

  1. supine with knee EXT, hip FLX/ABD 30 degrees, and slight IR
  2. Place valgus force on knee while flexing the knee

(+) tibia relocates as the knee is being flexed

99
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What are the 2 tests used for detection of meniscal tears?

A
  1. Thessaly
  2. McMurray’s
100
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Describe the McMurray Test for the lateral meniscus.

A

Detects lateral meniscus tear

  1. supine with maximal knee FLX
  2. passively EXT and IR the knee

(+) clicking/popping at the knee

101
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Describe the McMurray test for the medial meniscus.

A

Detects medial meniscus tear

  1. supine with maximal knee FLX
  2. Passively EXT and ER the knee

(+) clicking/popping at the knee

102
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Describe the Thessaly test.

A

Detects meniscal tear

  1. patient stands on symptomatic leg holding a stable surface
  2. Patient IR and ER the body and leg

Trial 1: knee @ 5 degrees FLX
Trial 2: knee @ 20 degrees FLX

(+) clicking/popping in knee

103
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Describe Patellofemoral instability test/Patellar apprehension test.

A
  1. supine w/ 30 degrees knee FLX
  2. laterally translate patella

(+) pain

104
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What is the noble compression test used for?

A

IT band friction syndrome

  1. supine w/ 90 degrees knee FLX and slight hip FLX
  2. apply continuous pressure proximally to the femoral lateral epicondyle
  3. extend the knee

(+) pain over lateral femoral condyle

105
Q

What does the anterior drawer test of the talocrural joint test?

A

Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

  1. patient supine with ankle off edge and 20 degrees PF
  2. translate talus anteriorly while stabilizing the tibia and fibula

(+) excessive translation and/or pain

106
Q

What does the talar tilt test assess?

A

Integrity of calcaneofibular ligament

  1. S/L with knee slightly flexed and the ankle in neutral
  2. Move foot into max ADD (calcaneofibular ligament) and ABD (Deltoid ligament)

(+) laxity and/or pain

107
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what is the Kleiger Test ( Ankle ER stress test) used for?

A

Tests the distal tibiofibular joint

  1. seated with knee 90 degrees and neutral ankle
  2. apply ER to foot while stabilizing the tibia

(+) gapping and/or pain

108
Q

What are the 3 tests for testing the integrity of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis/joint?

A
  1. Kleiger
  2. DF-ER stress test
  3. Squeeze test
109
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What is thompson’s test used for?

A

Achilles tendon rupture detection

  1. Prone with foot off of table
  2. squeeze calf mucles
    —–> should see PF in normal cases

(+) no PF

110
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What is the windlass test used for?

A

Detection of plantar fasciitis

111
Q

What are the ottawa ankle rules?

A
  1. TTP at malleoli
  2. inability to take 4 steps immediately and in the ED
112
Q

(true/false) Ottawa foot, knee, and ankle rules determine if an XR is indicated

113
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What are the ottawa foot rules?

A
  1. TTP at 5th MT
  2. TTP over navicular
  3. Inability to take 4 steps immediately and in the ED
114
Q

Do NOT use Ottawa ankle rules in those < ___ y/o

115
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What are the ottawa knee rules?

A
  1. unable to be to 90 deg
  2. > 55 y/o
  3. isolated patellar tenderness
  4. TTP of fibular head
  5. inability to WB immediately after injury and in ED
116
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What combination of tests can be used for identification of impingement AND RTC tear?

A
  1. Hawkins-kennedy
  2. painful arc
  3. infraspinatus mm test

2 positives = impingement
3 positives = RTC tear

117
Q

Describe the vertebral artery test and what it’s used for.

A

Used to test integrity of vertebrobasilar vascular system

  1. supine with head supported over the end of the table
  2. passive ext and hold for 30 seconds
  3. –> no s/s = progress to passive ROT and SB with EXT in both directions
  4. hold for 30 seconds on each side.

Causes reduction of the lumen of the artery resulting in decreased blood flow to the contralateral intracranial vertebral artery

118
Q

What are symptoms of decreased integrity of the vertebrobasilar vascular system?

A
  • drop attacks
  • dizziness
  • dysphasia
  • dysarthria
  • diplopia
  • ataxic gait
  • numbness
  • nausea
  • nystagmus
  • severe HA
  • LOC
  • decreased hearing
  • facial paralysis
119
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What is the flexion rotation test of the neck used for?

A

Provocation for AO dysfunction and/or cervicogenic HA

120
Q

Describe the FLX ROT test of the neck.

A
  1. max FLX and ROT to each side

(+) reproduction of HA and/or 10% ROM decrease

121
Q

What is Lhermitte’s sign used for?

A

Spinal cord dysfunction and/or UMN lesion.

122
Q

Describes Lhermitte’s sign

A
  1. long sitting
  2. Passive unilateral hip FLX and head FLX (Keep knee in ext)
  3. repeat on other hip

(+) pain down spine and extremities

123
Q

Describe the modified-sharp purser test.

A

Used for testing the integrity of transverse ligament and AA stability

  1. seated
  2. passive FLX of upper cx spine while gripping C2
  3. apply posterior translation and EXT through the forehead

(+) excessive linear translation and/or myelopathic s/s increased with FLX and decreased with EXT

124
Q

What are s/s of cervical instability?

A
  • severe muscle spasm
  • lump in throat
  • lip/facial paresthesia
  • severe HA
  • dizziness
  • n/v
  • soft-end feel
  • nystagmus
  • pupil changes
125
Q

What test is used to assess rib mobility?

A

rib springing

  1. pt prone and give AP force to each rib
  2. s/L with AP force in each rib BUT be careful with ribs 11 and 12
126
Q

What is the straight leg raise test used for?

A

Identifies dysfunction of femoral nerve

127
Q

Describe how to perform femoral nerve traction test.

A
  1. pt is laying on unaffected side with slight head, hip, and knee FLX
  2. Passively EXT hip
    —-> Make sure symptomatic side knee stays in EXT
  3. If no pain persists, flex the knee on the symptomatic side

(+) anterior thigh pain

129
Q

What can valsalva maneuver help identify?

A

space-occupying lesion

(+) LBP or neuro s/s in LE

130
Q

Describe the prone instability test.

A

Used for testing lumbar spine stability

  1. patient prone at the end of the table while applying PA force on each segment
  2. when a painful segment is found, have the patient lift their legs slightly off the ground
  3. perform PA glides again

(+) decreased pain during PA springs with legs raised

131
Q

What is the spinal quadrant test used for?

A

identifying compression of neural structures in the interverebral foramen and facet dysfunction

Intervertebral foramen: Patient performs SB, ROT, and max EXT to the same side to maximally close the intervertebral foramen – repeat on other side

Facet dysfunction: SB, contralateral ROT, max EXT to compress facet joint (joint that SB it going towards)

132
Q

What is Gower’s sign?

A

Thigh climbing when emerging from FLX

Lumbar instability

133
Q

What does the Van Gelderen’s test (bicycle test) help differentiate?

A

intermittent claudication vs. spinal stenosis

134
Q

Describe Van Gelderen’s test and interpretation of results.

A
  1. pt on stationary bike with erect posture as long as they can go
    –> time the patient at a set speed
  2. Have pt then ride bike with a slumped position at the same speed

(+) spinal stenosis = pt able to ride the bike longer while in a slumped position

135
Q

What does a crossed-SLR test help identify?

A

Herniated nucleus puplosus or neural tension/radiculopathy

neutral SLR to point of provocation on non-involved LE
(+) LBP during SLR of non-involved LE

136
Q

What is the schober test used for?

A

Assesses the mobility of the lumbar spine

137
Q

What is Gillet’s test used for? Describe the test.

A

Assesses posterior movement of the ilium in relation to the sacrum

  1. pt is standing with thumb Under the PSIS of the side being tested
  2. Other thumb is level with the other but is placed on the middle of the sacrum
  3. Have pt FLX the hip and knee
  4. Assess the movement of the PSIS via thumb location deviation (PSIS should move inferiorly)

(+) no movement of the PSIS in relation to the sacrum

138
Q

Describe Gaenslen’s test.

A

Identifies SIJ dysfunction

  1. S/L with max hip and knee FLX of superior LE
  2. passively EXT the hip creating stress on the SIJ associated with the LE being tested.

(+) SIJ pain

139
Q

What does the long-sitting supine –>sit test look for?

A

SIJ dysfunction caused by functional LLD

140
Q

Describe Goldthwait’s test.

A

Used for differentiation between SIJ dysfunction and lumbar spine dysfunction

  1. Supine with PT finger’s between SPs of lumbar spine
  2. PT passively performs SLR

(+) SIj dysfunction = pain prior to palpation of movement in the lumbar segments

141
Q

Describe the S/L compression test.

A

Assesses for SIJ dysfuncrion

  1. s/L with painful side superiorly
  2. PT places hands on iliac crest and provides force –> can hold force for up to 30 seconds

(+) pain provocation

142
Q

What are activities that precipitate anterior torsion of the innominate (SIJ dysfunction)?

A
  • squatting/lifting/lowering
  • pregnancy
  • hip at 90 degrees with axial loading
  • golfing/batting/tennis
143
Q

What are activities that precipitate posterior torsion of the innominate (SIJ dysfunction)?

A
  • vertical thrust onto an extended LE
  • starting position of sprinting
  • falling onto ischial tuberosity
  • unilateral standing
144
Q

What are activities that precipitate Sacral dysfunction?

A
  • chronic postural abnormalities
  • fall onto sacrum/coccyx
  • ambulating with weight
  • trauma with childbirth
  • loss of balance
  • sitting with ROT and lifting
145
Q

What test is used to identify achille’s tendon rupture?

A

Thompson’s test

146
Q

What test is used to identify plantar fasciitis?

A

Windlass test

147
Q

What tests are used for identification of instability of the ankle/foot?

A
  1. talar tilt
  2. anterior drawer
  3. medial subtalar glide
148
Q

What position of the LE joints places neural tension on the sciatic AND tibial nerve?

A

Hip FLX and ABD
Knee EXT
Ankle DF

149
Q

What position of the LE joints places neural tension on just the tibial nerve?

A

Hip FLX
Knee FLX
Ankle DF
Foot EV

150
Q

What position of the LE joints places neural tension on the sural nerve?

A

hip FLX
knee EXT
ankle DF
foot INV

151
Q

What position of the LE joints places neural tension on the common fibular nerve?

A

Hip FLX and IR
Knee EXT
ankle PF
Foot INV

152
Q

What position of the LE joints places neural tension on the spinal nerve roots?

A

Hip FLX
Knee EXT
Ankle DF

153
Q

What are tests used to detect cervical myelopathy?

A
  • clonus
  • babinski
  • Hoffman’s
  • DTRs
  • inverted supinator sign
154
Q

What is the CPR used for hip OA?

A
  1. pain with squatting
  2. lateral pain with active hip FLX
  3. (+) scour test
  4. Pain with active hip EXT
  5. Passive IR < 25 degrees
155
Q

What test is used for detection of a hip Fx?

A

Patellar-pubic percussion test

156
Q

What test is used for detection of labral lesions in the hip?

157
Q

What ULTT is used to bias the median and anterior interosseous nerves? Describe.

A

ULTT1

Shoulder depression and 110 degrees ABD

Elbow EXT

SUP

Wrist/finger EXT

contralaterally SB neck once in position to put further tension on nerve

158
Q

What ULTT is used to bias the median, axillary, and musculocutaneous nerves? Describe.

A

ULTT2

Shoulder depression, ER, and 10 degrees ABD

Elbow EXT

SUP

Wrist and finger EXT

contralaterally SB neck once in position to put further tension on nerve

159
Q

What ULTT is used to bias the radial nerve? Describe.

A

ULTT3

Shoulder IR, depression, and 10 degrees ABD

Elbow EXT

PRON

Wrist FLX and UD

Finger FLX

contralaterally SB neck once in position to put further tension on nerve

160
Q

What ULTT is used to bias the ulnar nerve? Describe.

A

ULTT4

Shoulder ER, depression, and 10-90 degrees of ABD (hand to ear)

Elbow FLX

PRON

Wrist EXT and RD

Finger EXT

contralaterally SB neck once in position to put further tension on nerve

161
Q

What test is used to detect an elbow Fx?

A

Elbow EXT test

162
Q

What combination of tests has a high SENSITIVITY for SLAP tears?

A
  1. Compression-ROT test
  2. Apprehension
  3. active compression
163
Q

What combination of tests have a high SPECIFICITY for SLAP tears?

A
  1. Yergason
  2. Speed test
  3. biceps load II

NPTE (21 decks)

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