Special tests

Question 1

Thompson’s Test

Answer 1

Achillies rupture test

Question 2

Anterior Draw (Ankle)

Answer 2

hypermobility of talocrural joint

Question 3

Talar Tilt

Answer 3

Laxity of ATFL, CFL, PTFL, Deltoid lig

Question 4

Apley’s compression/

distraction test

Answer 4

Compression pain = meniscus

Distraction pain = ligament

Question 5

McMurray’s Test

Answer 5

Pos = snap/click = meniscus

Question 6

Thessaly Test

Answer 6

Meniscus

Question 7

Abduction (valgus) stress test

Answer 7

MCL

Question 8

Adduction (varus) stress test

Answer 8

LCL

Question 9

Lachman’s test

Answer 9

ACL

Question 10

Anterior Draw (Knee)

Answer 10

ACL

Question 11

Posterior Sag

Answer 11

PCL

Question 12

Posterior Draw

Answer 12

PCL

Question 13

Reverse Lachman

Answer 13

PCL

Question 14

Slocum Test

Answer 14

Antlat: ACL, LCL, ITB, Capsule
Antmed: ACL, MCL, Capsule

Question 15

Pivot shift

Answer 15

ACL, LCL, ITB, capsule

Question 16

McConnell Test

Answer 16

Patella-femoral dysfunction

Question 17

Fairbanks apprehension

Answer 17

Patella instability (dislocation)
Physio pushed patella laterally, Quads will contract if pt feel unstable

Question 18

FABER

Answer 18

Femoral acetabular impingement, OA, hip pathology

Question 19

FADIR

Answer 19

FAI, labral tear.

PT flexes hip and adducts

Question 20

Obers test

Answer 20

ITB

Side lying, flex top knee and pull back

Question 21

Thomas test

Answer 21

Hammie length

Question 22

Slump test

Answer 22

neurodynamic test