Special Tests

Question 0

Supraspinatus (Empty Can) Test Measures:

Answer 0

Supraspinatus tear or impingement

Question 1

NEER Impinement test measures:

Answer 1

Supraspinatus impingement

Question 2

Speed’s Test measures:

Answer 2

Biceps tendonitis & pos labral problem

Question 3

Yergason’s Test

Answer 3

Biceps tendinitis possibly damaged transverse humeral ligament

Question 4

Neer Impingement Test

Answer 4

Supraspinatus Impingement

Question 5

Drop Arm Test measures:

Answer 5

RC tear

Question 6

Hawkins-Kennedy Impingement test is for and administered how?

Answer 6

Supraspinatus impingement
Pt can be seated or standing
Arm flexed passively to 90 degrees; shoulder supported; forearm passively IR;

Question 7

These two tests are used for shoulder dislocation assessment:

Answer 7

Apprehension - anterior dislocation - supine, laterally rotate shldr

Apprehension - posterior dislocation - supine, medially rotate shldr

Question 8

These two tests help assess Biceps Tendon Pathology:

Answer 8

Speed’s Test

Yergason’s test

Question 9

These four tests are used to assess Rotator Cuff Pathology/Impingement:

Answer 9

Drop Arm Test
Hawkins-Kennedy impingement Test
Neer Impingement Test
Supraspinatus test

Question 10

These three tests are used to assess Thoracic Outlet Syndrome:

Answer 10

Adson Maneuver

Allen Test

Roos Test

Question 11

These two test help assess ligamentous Instability of elbow:

Answer 11

Varus stress test

Valgus stress test

Question 12

These three tests help assess Epicondylitis of Elbow:

Answer 12

Cozen’s Test

Lateral Epicondylitis Test

Medial Epicondylitis Test

Question 13

This helps assess Neurological Dysfunction of ELbow:

Answer 13

Tinel’s Sign

Question 14

This test helps assess the Ligamentous Instability of Wrist/Hand:

Answer 14

Ulnar collateral ligament instability test

Question 15

These two tests help assess vascular insufficiency to wrist/hand:

Answer 15

Allen Test

Capillary Refill Test

Question 16

These 3 tests help assess Neurological Dysfunction of the Wrist/Hand:

Answer 16

Froment’s Sign

Phalen’s Test

Tinel’s Sign

Question 17

These 6 tests help assess Contracture/Tightness in the Hip:

Answer 17

Ely’s Test

Ober’s Test

Piriformis Test

Thomas Test

Tripod Sign

90-90 Straight Leg Raise

Question 18

These are 3 misc tests for Hip:

Answer 18

Craig’s Test
Patrick’s Test (FABER test)
Trendelenburg Test

Question 19

These 7 tests are used to help assess Ligamentous Instability in the Knee:

Answer 19

Anterior Drawer Test
Lachman test
Lateral pivot shift test
Posterior drawer test
Posterior sag test
Valgus stress test
Varus stress test

Question 20

These two tests are used to assess Meniscal Pathology of the knee:

Answer 20

Apley’s Compression Test

McMurray Test

Question 21

These 2 tests are used to assess Swelling in the knee:

Answer 21

Brush Test

Patellar Tap Test

Question 22

These 2 tests are used to assess Ligamentous Instability of the Ankle:

Answer 22

Anterior Drawer Test

Talar Tilt

Question 23

These are 3 misc Ankle tests:

Answer 23

Homan’s Sign

Thompson Test

True Leg Length Discrepancy Test