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1
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Purpose of Yergason’s

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Test integrity of Transverse Ligament

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Result of Yergason’s

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Long head of biceps tendon pops out of bicipital groove, tenderness in the groove (tendinosis possible)

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Yergason’s

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Purpose of Speed’s Test

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Identify bicipital tendonosis/ tendinopathy

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Speed’s Test

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Result of Speed’s test

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Pain in LHB tendon and tender in bicipital groove

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Purpose of Neer’s

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Impingement of supraspinatus and biceps tendon

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Neer’s Impingement Test

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Result of Neer’s

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Reproduction of pain in Shoulder

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Purpose of Empty Can

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Identify tear/impingement of supraspinatus tendon or supraspinatus nerve neuropathy

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Empty Can

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Result of Empty Can

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Reproduction of pain in supraspinatus tendon or weakness in empty can position

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Purpose of Drop Arm Test

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Identify tear or full rupture of RTC

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14
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Drop Arm Test

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Result of Drop Arm Test

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Pt unable to slowly lower arm or severe pain with doing so

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Purpose of Posterior Internal Impingement Test ***

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Identify impingement btwn RTC and greater tuberosity or posterior glenoid and labrum

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Posterior Internal Impingement Test **

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Result of Posterior Internal Impingement Test

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Reproduction of pain in posterior shoulder

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Purpose of Hawkin’s Kennedy Impingement Test

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Identify sub-acromial impingement

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Hawkins Kennedy Impingement

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Result of Hawkins Kennedy

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pain= positive test for supraspinatus tendinosis or secondary impingement

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Purpose Horn Blower’s sign (Patte)

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detect RTC tears involving teres minor

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Result of Horn Blower’s sign (Patte)

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unable to ER shoulder

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Purpose of Active Compression Test (O’Briens)

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detect SLAP (Type II) or superior labral lesions

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Result of Active Compression Test (O’Briens)

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pain on jt line or pnful clicking inside shoulder in first part of test and is eliminated or decreased in 2nd part of test

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Purpose of Biceps Load Test

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check integrity of superior labrum

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Result of Biceps Load Test

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If apprehension decreases or pt feels more comfy= neg for SLAP lesion
If apprehension remains same or worse= pos for SLAP lesion

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Purpose of ER Lag Sign

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test teres minor and infraspinatus

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Result of ER Lag Sign

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pt cannot hold position and hand springs anteriorly towards midline

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30
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Purpose of Abdominal Compression Test (Belly Press Test)

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Check subscapularis muscle

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30
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Result of Abdominal Compression Test (Belly Press Test)

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-Pt unable to maintain pressure on examiner’s hand while moving elbow forward
-posteriorly flexes wrist or extends shoulder
= tear of subscap

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31
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Purpose of Lift off Sign (Gerber’s Test)

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detect lesion of subscap mm

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Result of Lift off Sign (Gerber’s Test)

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Inability to lift hand away from back= lesion of subscap mm

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Purpose of Jerk Test

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Test recurrent posterior instability

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34
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Result of Jerk Test

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production of sudden jerk or clunk (humeral head subluxing off back of glenoid)
-when moved back to original 90 deg abd positon, may feel 2nd jerk (reduction)

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Purpose of Sulcus Sign

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test for inf shoulder instability

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Result of Sulcus Sign

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inferior instability or glenohumeral laxity = only if symptomatic

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Purpose of Pectoralis Major Contracture Test

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identify tightness of pec major m

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Result of Pectoralis Major Contracture Test

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elbows don’t reach table= short pec major m

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Purpose of Halstead Maneuver

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identify pathology of structures passing through the thoracic inlet

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Result of Halstead Maneuver

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absence or disappearance of pulse= positive for TOS

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Purpose of Clunk Test

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identify glenoid labrum tear

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Result of Clunk Test

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audible clunk= glenoid labrum tear

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Purpose of Anterior Apprehension/Crank Test

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identify past anterior dislocation of shoulder

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Result of Anterior Apprehension/Crank Test

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Pt doesn’t allow or like to move shoulder into direction to stimulate anterior dislocation

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Purpose of Apprehension Sign

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identify past history of posterior shoulder dislocation

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Result of Apprehension Sign

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Pt doesn’t allow or like to move shoulder into direction to stimulate posterior dislocation

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Purpose of Acromioclavicular Shear Test

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identify dysfunction of AC jt such as arthritis, separation

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Result of Acromioclavicular Shear Test

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Reproduction of pain in AC jt

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Purpose of Adson’s Test

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identify pathology of structures that pass through thoracic inlet

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Result of Adson’s Test

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a disappearance of the pulse

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Purpose of Costoclavicular Syndrome Test

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identify pathology of structures that pass through thoracic outlet

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Result of Costoclavicular Syndrome Test

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absence of a pulse implies TOS

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Purpose of Hyperabduction (Wright) Test

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identify pathology of structures that pass through thoracic outlet

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54
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Result of Hyperabduction (Wright) Test

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neurological/ vascular sx (disappearance of pulse)

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Purpose of ROOS test

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identify pathology of structures that pass through thoracic inlet

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Result of ROOS test

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pt unable to hold position for 3 mins, has ischemic pain, heaviness, profound arm weakness, N/T of hand= positive for TOS

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Purpose of ULNT1

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Median n, AIN, C5/C6/C7

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Purpose of ULNT2

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Median n, Musculocutaneous n, Axillary n

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Purpose of ULNT3

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Radial n

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Purpose of ULNT4

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Ulnar n, C8/T1 nerve roots

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Purpose of Ligament Instability Test (Elbow)

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identify ligament laxity or restriction

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Result of Ligament Instability Test (Elbow)

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laxity, pain

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Purpose of Lateral Epicondylitis Test (Cozen’s)

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identify epicondylopathy

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Result of Lateral Epicondylitis Test (Cozen’s)

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sudden severe pain in lateral epicondyle area of elbow

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Purpose of Mill’s Test

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identify lateral epicondylopathy

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Result of Mill’s Test

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Pain over lateral epicondyle of humerus

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67
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Purpose of Maudsley’s Test

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identify epicondylopathy

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Result of Maudsley’s Test

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pain over lateral epicondyle of humerus

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Purpose of Elbow Flexion Test

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identify cubital tunnel syndrome

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Result of Elbow Flexion Test

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tingling or parasthesia in ulnar n distribution in forearm and hand

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Purpose of Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) Test

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identify medial epicondylopathy

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Result of Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) Test

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pain over medial epicondyle of humerus

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Purpose of Tinel’s Sign (elbow)

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Identify dysfunction of ulnar nerve at olecranon

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Result of Tinel’s sign (elbow)

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tingling in ulnar n distribution of forearm & hand

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Purpose of Pronator Teres Syndrome Test

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identify median n entrapment within pronator teres m

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Result of Pronator Teres Syndrome Test

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tingling or parasthesia in the median n distribution of forearm and hand

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Purpose of Finkelstein’s Test

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determine presence of DeQuervain disease (peritonitis of the thumb)

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Result of Finkelstein’s Test

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pain over abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons @ wrist

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Purpose of Bunnel-Littler Test

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identify tightness in structures around MCP jt

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80
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Result of Bunnel-Littler Test

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inability to flex PIP jt = tight intrinsic m or contracture of joint capsule

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81
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Purpose of Tight Retinacular Test

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identify tightness around PIP jt

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82
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Result of Tight Retinacular Test

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-DIP jt doesn’t flex = retinacular (collateral) ligaments or PIP capsule is tight
-PIP jt flexed and DIP flexes easily= retinacular ligaments are tight & the capsule is normal

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Purpose of Ligament Instability Test (Finger)

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identify ligament instability, medial or lateral

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Result of Ligament Instability Test (Finger)

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results compared to uninvolved hand for laxity

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Purpose of Froment’s Sign

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identify ulnar n dysfunction

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86
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Result of Froment’s Sign

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-terminal phalanx of thumb flexes when paper is pulled away= paralysis of adductor pollicis m= ulnar nerve paralysis
-MCP jt hyperextends= ulnar nerve paralysis

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Purpose of Wartenberg Sign

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identify ulnar nerve neuropathy

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Result of Wartenberg Sign

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inability to squeeze little finger to the rest of hand = ulnar neuropathy

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Purpose of Hoffman’s Sign

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test for UMN dysfunction

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90
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Result of Hoffman’s Sign

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Interphalangeal joint of thumb of same hand flexes/adducts and fingers may flex

91
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Purpose of Thumb Grind Test

A

Identify degenerative joint disease in the MCP or
metacarpotrapezial joint

92
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Result of Thumb Grind Test

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pn= of degenerative joint disease in the MCPor metacarpotrapezial joint

93
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Purpose of Murphy’s Sign (Thumb)

A

identify lunate dislocation

94
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Result of Murphy’s Sign (Thumb)

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head of the third
metacarpal is level with the second and fourth MCPs =
lunate dislocation

95
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Purpose of Tinel’s Sign (wrist)

A

Identify carpal tunnel compression of median nerve

96
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Result of Tinel’s Sign (wrist)

A

tingling or paresthesia into the thumb, index finger,
and middle and lateral half of the ring finger = carpal tunnel

97
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Purpose of Phalen’s Test

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Identify carpal tunnel compression of median nerve

98
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Result of Phalen’s Test

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Reproduction of pt sx = carpal tunnel, or relief of sx when PT lets out of applied wrist flexion

99
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Purpose of 2 pt discrimination Test

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identify level of sensory innervation in hand

100
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Result of 2 pt discrimination Test

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discrimination distance
recognition > than 6 mm

101
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Purpose of Allen’s Test

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identify vascular compromise

102
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Result of Allen’s Test

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Hand does not flush when pressure is released from artery

103
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Purpose of Faber Test

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Identify hip dysfunction, such as mobility restriction

104
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Result of Faber Test

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test leg’s knee remaining above the opposite straight leg= hip jt may be affected , iliopsoas spasm, or SIJ affected

105
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Purpose of Hip Scour (Grind) Test

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Identify DJD of hip joint

106
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Result of Hip Scour (Grind) Test

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reproduces pain in hip joint and refer pain to knee or elsewhere

107
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Purpose of Trendelenburg Sign

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identify weakness of gluteus medius or unstable hip joint

108
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Result of Trendelenburg Sign

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pelvis on the opposite side (non-stance side) drops when the patient
stands on the affected leg

109
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Purpose of Thomas Test

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Identifies tightness of hip flexors

110
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Result of Thomas Test

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the patient’s straight leg rises off the table and a muscle stretch end feel will be felt = contracture

111
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Purpose of Ober’s Test

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identify tightness of TFL/IT band

112
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Result of Ober’s Test

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leg remains abducted and does not fall to the table= contracture

113
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Purpose of Ely’s Test

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identify tightness of rectus femoris

114
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Result of Ely’s Test

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On flexion of the knee, the patient’s hip on the same side spontaneously
flexes = tight rectus femoris

115
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Purpose of 90-90 Hamstring Test

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Identify HS tightness

116
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Result of 90-90 Hamstring Test

A

knee is unable to reach 10 degree from neutral position (lacking
10 degree of extension)

117
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Purpose of Tripod Sign

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Identifies tightness of hamstring muscle

118
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Result of Tripod Sign

A

Extension of the spine

119
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Purpose of Piriformis Test

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Identifies piriformis syndrome

120
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Result of Piriformis Test

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pn in mm/ buttock= sciatica

121
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Purpose of Leg length Test

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Identifies true leg length discrepancy

122
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Result of Leg length Test

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difference > 1 to 1.3 cm (0.5 to 1 inch)

123
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Purpose of Craig’s Test

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identify abnormal femoral anteversion

124
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Result of Craig’s Test

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The degree of anteversion can then be estimated, based on the angle of
the lower leg with the vertical.

125
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Purpose of Collateral Ligament Instability Test (LCL & MCL)

A

identify ligament laxity or restriction

126
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Result of Collateral Ligament Instability Test (LCL & MCL)

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Primary finding is laxity but pain may be reproduced

127
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Purpose of Lachman’s Test

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Indicates integrity of ACL

128
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Result of Lachman’s Test

A

“mushy” or soft end feel when the tibia is
moved forward on the femur (increased anterior translation with medial rotation of the
tibia) and disappearance of the infrapatellar tendon slope

129
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Purpose of Pivot Shift Test

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Indicates ACL integrity

130
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Result of Pivot Shift Test

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-Reduction: A sudden reduction of the
anteriorly subluxed lateral tibial plateau is seen
-Subluxation: As the patient’s
knee reaches full extension, the tibial plateau will be felt to relocate.

131
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Purpose of Posterior Sag Test

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Indicates PCL integrity

132
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Result Posterior Sag Test

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the tibia “drops back,” or sags back, on the femur d/t gravity = torn PCL

133
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Purpose of Slocum Test

A

assess both anteromedial and anterolateral rotary instabilities

134
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Result of Slocum Test

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-when PT sits on pt foot & draws tibia forward, movement occurs primarily on the lateral side of the knee. This movement is
excessive relative to the unaffected side and indicates ALRI
- when the foot is placed in 15° of lateral
rotation, and the tibia is drawn forward by the examiner, the movement occurs primarily on the medial
side of the knee = excessive relative to the
unaffected side = anteromedial rotary instability

135
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Purpose of Posterior Drawer Test

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Indicates integrity of PCL

136
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Result of Posterior Drawer Test

A

Excess posterior glide

137
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Purpose of Reverse Lachman Test

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Test for the posterior cruciate ligament integrity

138
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Result of Reverse Lachman Test

A

note the amount of movement and the
quality of the end feel.

139
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Purpose of McMurray’s Test

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Identifies meniscal tears

140
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Result of McMurray’s Test

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snap or click that is often accompanied by pain = loose fragment of lateral meniscus

141
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Purpose of Apley Test

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Help differentiate between meniscal tears and ligamentous lesion

142
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Result of Apley Test

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-rotation + distraction is more painful or shows increased rotation = ligamentous lesion

-Rotation + compression is more painful or shows decreased rotation = meniscal injury

143
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Purpose of Bounce Home Test

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Indicates meniscal lesion

144
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Result of Bounce Home Test

A

extension is not complete or has a rubbery
end feel (“springy block”) = most likely cause of a block is a torn meniscus

145
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Purpose of Thessaly Test

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Indicates meniscal lesion

146
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Result of Thessaly Test

A

pt
experiences medial or lateral jt line discomfort or sense of locking or catching in knee = meniscal tear

147
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Purpose of Hughston’s Plica Test

A

Identify dysfunction of plica

148
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Result of Hughston’s Plica Test

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“popping” of the plica band under the fingers = plica dysfunction

149
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Purpose of Patellar Apprehension Test

A

Indicate past history of patella dysfunction

150
Q

Result of Patellar Apprehension Test

A

Pt does not allow the patella to move in lateral direction

151
Q

Purpose of Clarke’s Sign

A

Identify patellofemoral dysfunction

152
Q

Result of Clarke’s Sign

A

retropatellar pain and the patient
cannot hold a contraction = patellofemoral dysfunction

153
Q

Purpose of Ballotable Patella/Patella Tap Test

A

Indicates infrapatellar effusion

154
Q

Result of Ballotable Patella/Patella Tap Test

A

floating of the patella should be felt = “dancing patella” sign

155
Q

Purpose of Fluctuation Test

A

Indicates knee joint effusion

156
Q

Result of Fluctuation Test

A

synovial fluid fluctuate under the hands is felt and move from one hand to the other = significant effusion

157
Q

Purpose of Q Angle Measurement

A

Find angle formed between imaginary line connecting ASIS to center of patella and proximal projection of line from tibial tubercle to center of patella

158
Q

Result of Q Angle Measurement

A

NORMAL: Q-angle is 13° for males and 18° for females when the knee is straight

159
Q

Purpose of Noble Compression Test

A

Identifies distal IT band friction syndrome

160
Q

Result of Noble Compression Test

A

At approximately 30° of flexion (0° being straight leg), the patient
experiences severe pain over the lateral femoral condyle = IT band friction

161
Q

Purpose of Tinel’s Sign (knee)

A

dysfunction of common fibular nerve posterior to fibular head

162
Q

Result Tinel’s Sign (knee)

A

Reproduces tingling sensation or paresthesia in leg

163
Q

Purpose of Neutral Subtalar Positioning

A

Identifies abnormal rearfoot to forefoot positioning

164
Q

Result of Neutral Subtalar Positioning

A

Neutral position is where you feel foot fall off easier to one side or other

165
Q

Purpose of Anterior Drawer Test

A

Identify ligamentous instability (particularly anterior talofibular ligament)

166
Q

Result of Anterior Drawer Test

A

talus has excessive anterior glide/ pain = ligamentous instability

167
Q

Purpose of Talar Tilt Test

A

identify instability of calcaneofibular ligament

168
Q

Result of Talar Tilt Test

A

Inversion tests the calcaneofibular ligament. Eversion stresses the deltoid
ligament

169
Q

Purpose of External Rotation Stress Test

A

Evaluates syndesmosis injury and a tear of the deltoid ligament

170
Q

Result of External Rotation Stress Test

A

-pain is produced over the anterior or posterior tibiofibular
ligaments and the interosseous membrane = syndesmosis
-pain is present
medially and the examiner feels the talus displace from the medial
malleolus = deltoid ligg tear

171
Q

Purpose of Squeeze Test

A

assess the syndesmosis integrity

172
Q

Result of Squeeze Test

A

Pn in lower leg = syndesmosis injury (ruled out fracture, contusion, and compartment syndrome)

173
Q

Purpose of Thompson’s Test

A

Evaluates integrity of Achilles tendon

174
Q

Result of Thompson’s Test

A

absence of plantar flexion when the muscle is squeezed = ruptured achilles (3rd degree strain)

175
Q

Purpose of Tinel’s Sign (Ankle)

A

Identifies dysfunction of posterior tibial nerve

176
Q

Result of Tinel’s Sign (Ankle)

A

tingling or paresthesia felt distally = post tibial n dysfunction

177
Q

Purpose of Morton’s Test

A

Identifies stress fracture or neuroma in forefoot

178
Q

Result of Morton’s Test

A

Pain = fracture or neuroma

179
Q

Purpose of Vertebral Artery Test

A

Assess integrity of vertebro-basilar vascular system

180
Q

Result of Vertebral Artery Test

A

referring symptoms if the opposite artery is affected

181
Q

Purpose of Transverse Ligament Stress Test

A

test integrity of transverse ligament

182
Q

Result of Transverse Ligament Stress Test

A

soft end feel; muscle spasm; dizziness; nausea; paresthesia of the lip, face, or limb; nystagmus; or a lump sensation in the throat

183
Q

Purpose of Sharp-Purser Test

A

determine subluxation of the atlas on the axis

184
Q

Result of Sharp-Purser Test

A

examiner feels the head slide backward
during the movement. The slide backward indicates that the
subluxation of the atlas has been reduced, and the slide
may be accompanied by a “clunk” = subluxed atlas on axis

185
Q

Purpose of Anterior Shear Test

A

Test the integrity of the supporting ligamentous and capsular tissues of
the cervical spine

186
Q

Result of Anterior Shear Test

A

nystagmus, pupil changes, dizziness, soft end feel, nausea, facial or lip paresthesia,
and a lump sensation in the throat

187
Q

Purpose of Spurling’s Test

A

Identifies dysfunction (compression) of cervical nerve root

188
Q

Result of Spurling’s Test

A

dermatome distribution of the pain and altered sensation can give
some indication as to which nerve root is involved

189
Q

Purpose of Maximum Cervical Compression Test

A

Identify compression of neural structures at intervertebral foramen or
facet joint dysfunction

190
Q

Result of Maximum Cervical Compression Test

A

-Pain on the concave side indicates nerve root or facet joint pathology
-pain on the convex side indicates muscle strain

191
Q

Purpose of Distraction Test

A

Identify compression of neural structures at intervertebral foramen or
facet joint dysfunction

192
Q

Result of Distraction Test

A

decrease in symptom in neck (facet condition) or
decrease in upper limb pain (neurological condition) = facet jt dysfunction or neural compression

193
Q

Purpose of Shoulder Abduction Test

A

To test for radicular symptoms, especially those involving the C4 or C5
nerve roots.

194
Q

Result of Shoulder Abduction Test

A

A decrease in or relief of symptoms indicates a cervical extradural compression problem, such as a herniated disc, epidural vein compression, or nerve root compression, usually in the C4–C5 or C5–C6 area.

195
Q

Purpose of Lhermitte Sign

A

Identifies dysfunction of spinal cord and upper motor neuron lesion

196
Q

Result of Lhermitte Sign

A

sharp, electric shock-like pain down the
spine and into the upper or lower limbs= dural or meningeal irritation in the
spine or possible cervical myelopathy.

197
Q

Purpose of Hautant’s Test

A

Differentiate dizziness or vertigo caused by articular problems from that
caused by vascular problems

198
Q

Result of Hautant’s Test

A

wavering of the arms occurs, the dysfunction = vascular impairment to the brain

199
Q

Purpose of Rib Springing

A

Evaluates rib mobility

200
Q

Result of Rib Springing

A

pain, excessive motion of rib or restriction

201
Q

Purpose of Thoracic Springing

A

Evaluates Intervertebral joint mobility in thoracic spine

202
Q

Result of Thoracic Springing

A

pain, excessive motion of rib or restriction

203
Q

Purpose of Slump Test

A

Identifies dysfunction of neurological structures supplying lower limb

204
Q

Result of Slump Test

A

Reproduction of the patient’s symptoms = impingement of the dura and spinal cord or nerve root

205
Q

Purpose of SLR (Lasegue’s Test)

A

Identifies dysfunction of neurological structures supplying lower limb

206
Q

Result of SLR (Lasegue’s Test)

A

Reproduction of pathological neurological symptoms when foot is
dorsiflexed

207
Q

SLR2 Test involves what movements to test Tibial n

A

-hip flexion
-knee ext
-ankle DF
-Foot eversion
-Toe ext

208
Q

SLR3 Test involves what movements to Test Sural n

A

-Hip flexion
-knee ext
-ankle DF
-foot inversion

209
Q

SLR4 Test involves what movements to test Common Peroneal n

A

-Hip flexion and IR
-Knee Ext
-Ankle PF
-Foot Inversion

210
Q

Purpose of Femoral Nerve Traction Test

A

Identify compression of femoral nerve

211
Q

Result of Femoral Nerve Traction Test

A

Neurological pain radiates down the anterior thigh

212
Q

Purpose of Valsalva Maneuver

A

Identify a space occupying lesion

213
Q

Result of Valsalva Maneuver

A

increased pain= increased intrathecal pressure

214
Q

Purpose of Babinski Test

A

Identifies UMN lesion

215
Q

Result of Babinski Test

A

extension of the big toe and abduction (splaying) of the
other toes = UMN lesion

216
Q

Purpose of Quadrant Test

A

Identify compression of neural structures at the intervertebral foramen
and facet dysfunction

217
Q

Result of Quadrant Test

A

symptoms are produced= compression of neural structures at intervertebral foramen and facet dysfunction

218
Q

Purpose of Stork Standing Test

A

Identifies spondylolisthesis

219
Q

Result of Stork Standing Test

A

-pain in the back = pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolisthesis)
-standing on ipsilateral leg causes pain= stress fx is unilateral

220
Q

Purpose of Mckenzie’s Side Glide Test

A

Differentiates between scoliotic curvature versus neurological
dysfunction causing abnormal curvature of trunk

221
Q

Result of Mckenzie’s Side Glide Test

A

increased neurological symptoms on the affected side

222
Q

Purpose of Bicycle (Van Gelderen’s Test)

A

Differentiates between intermittent claudication and spinal stenosis

223
Q

Result of Bicycle (Van Gelderen’s Test)

A

increase in symptoms with continued exercise, regardless of the position of the
spine = intermittent claudication of LE

224
Q
A

NPTE (10 decks)

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