Other Useful Tests

Question 1

When arising from supine position, pt turns to prone position and then climbs up on themselves.
What is this sign called and what is it positive for?

Answer 1

Gower’s Sign

(+) = Muscular Dystrophyqetttew

Question 2

Pt seated or supine. Pt actively/passively flexes head toward chest.
(+) = Sharp electric shock-like sensation down the spine into the extremities

Answer 2

Lhermitte’s Sign

Question 3

Lhermitte’s Sign indicates….

Answer 3

Indicates: Multiple Sclerosis, Myelopathy, or other demyelinating cord lesions

Question 4

Doctor applies finger pressure over mastoid process. Pressure increased until patient expresses discomfort. Used to determine pain threshold of the patient

Answer 4

Libman’s

Question 5

The pt spontaneously grasps the head with both hands when rising from the recumbent position.
What is this sign called and what does it indicate?

Answer 5

Rust Sign

Indicates: Cervical instability d/t sprain/strain, fracture or RA

Question 6

Pt raises both arms over head while seated and laterally bends to both sides.

• what is the sign?
• pain on concave side?
• pain on convex side?

Answer 6

Schepelmann’s Sign

(+) = Pain on concave side is Intercostal Neuralgia; Pain on convexity is Pleurisy or Myofascitis

Question 7

Pt reports that pain is brought on by coughing, sneezing, or straining at the stool.
What is sign and what is it positive for?

Answer 7

Dejerine’s Triad

(+) = SOL

Question 8

Pt supine in 90/90 position. Doctor squeezes calf and dorsiflexes the foot simultaneously.
(+) = Deep Calf Pain

Answer 8

Homan’s Sign

Question 9

Homan’s Sign is indicative of …

Answer 9

DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis

Question 10

Pt actively moves joint against resistance, and then doctor passively moves the part through a full ROM.
(+) = Pain during passive ROM - ?
(+) = Pain during active ROM - ?

Answer 10

O’Donohue’s Test
Passive = sprain
Active = strain