Special Tests (Exam 1)

Question 1

Finkelstein Test

Answer 1

DeQuervain’s Disease (Tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment)

Question 2

Tinel Test

Answer 2

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Median Nerve)

Question 3

Phalen Test

Answer 3

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ( Median Nerve)

Question 4

Froment Test

Answer 4

Ulnar Nerve Lesion

Question 5

Roos Test

Answer 5

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Question 6

Allen Test

Answer 6

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Question 7

Adson Test

Answer 7

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Question 8

Anterior Apprehension Test

Answer 8

Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder

Question 9

Jerk Test

Answer 9

Recurrent Posterior Instability of the Shoulder

Question 10

Sulcus Test

Answer 10

Inferior Instability of the Shoulder

Question 11

Supraspinatus Tendonitis Test (Empty Can)

Answer 11

Tendonitis of the Supraspinatus Tendon

Question 12

Drop Arm Test

Answer 12

Rotator Cuff Tear especially in the Supraspinatus Muscle

Question 13

Impingement Test (Hawkin’s Kennedy)

Answer 13

Impingement of the Rotator Cuff against the Anterior Surface of the Acromion Process

Question 14

Speed Test

Answer 14

Bicipital Tendonitis

Question 15

Fabere/Patrick Test (Flex/Abd/ER)

Answer 15

Sacroiliac Joint and Low Lumbar Dysfunction

Question 16

Thomas Test

Answer 16

Fixed Flexion Contracture of that Hip

Question 17

Tight Rectus Femoris Muscle on the tested side.

Answer 17

Ely Test

Question 18

90-90 Straight Leg Test

Answer 18

Hamstring Tightness

Question 19

Ober Test

Answer 19

Shortening of the Iliotibial Band

Question 20

Trendelenburg Test

Answer 20

Weakness of the gluteus medius muscle on the supported side.

Question 21

McMurray Test

Answer 21

Posterior Tear of the Medial Meniscus

Question 22

Apley Distraction Test

Answer 22

Ligamentous Damage

Question 23

Apley Compression Test

Answer 23

Meniscal Tear

Question 24

Lachman Test

Answer 24

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Question 25

Anterior Drawer Test (Knee)

Answer 25

Instability of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 26

Posterior Drawer Test

Answer 26

Instability of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 27

Thompson Test

Answer 27

Complete Rupture of the Achilles Tendon

Question 28

Slump Test

Answer 28

Thecal or Intrathecal Pathology

Question 29

Straight Leg Raising Test

Answer 29

Sciatic Nerve Irritation

Question 30

Anterior Drawer Test (Ankle)

Answer 30

Torn Anterior Talofibular Ligament