Practical 1 Flashcards
What is anterior drawer for?
Assess for laxity
What is a positive anterior drawer test?
Excessive translation when compared bilaterally
Possible dimple/sulcus
What is talar tilt for?
Assess laxity
What is a positive talar tilt test?
Excessive translation when compared bilaterally
What is the squeeze test for?
Assess for provocation
What is a positive squeeze test?
Reproduction of the patient pain
What is the cotton test for?
Assess for laxity
What is a positive cotton test?
Lateral translation of the ankle
What is the thompson test for?
Assess movement at the ankle joint
What is a positive thompson test?
minimal to no plantaflextion of the ankle
A positive 1st metatarsal rise sign test means what?
the posterior tibialis
What is a positive windlass test?
Reproduction of pain
@ medial tubercle
What is kleigers test for?
Assess for quality, quantity, and provocation
What is a positive kleigers test?
Reproduction of pain
@ anterior tibiofibular ligament
What is the syndesmosis DF compression test for?
Assess for quality, quantity, and provocation
What is a positive syndesmosis DF compression test?
increased DF w/ compression = decreased pain