Tests

Question 1

What is the order of an eval?

Answer 1

History
Observation
AROM - weight bearing
AROM - non weight bearing
PROM
Strength testing
Ligament stress test
Special tests
Palpation

Question 2

What are the ankle tests used?

Answer 2

Fracture test - tap test, squeeze test
ATFL - slight plantar flexion
CFL - neutral
DELTOID ligament - anterior: slight plantar flexion
Deltoid ligament - middle: neutral
Anterior drawer test
Posterior drawer test

Question 3

What are the foot tests used?

Answer 3

Length tests - gastrocnemius, soleus, flexor hallucis longus

1/3 squat and twist test

Question 4

What are the tests for Posterior lower leg

Answer 4

Thompson’s test

Question 5

What are the tests for anterior lower leg?

Answer 5

Gastrocnemius, soleus length test

Tuning fork to check for fracture

Question 6

What are the tests for the knee?

Answer 6

Squat test - look for depth and quality
PCL tests: Posterior drawer, posterior sag
ACL tests: lachman test, anterior drawer
MCL test: valgus stress test
LCL test: varus stress test
Lateral patellar glide

Acute injury:
Meniscus: McMurray’s test, Apley’s compression test
Intracapsular swelling tests: patellar compression, swipe test

Chronic injury:
Patellar grind test
VMO (Vastus medialis) contraction

Question 7

What are the tests for the thigh & hip?

Answer 7

Ober's test for ITB length
Nobles compression test for ITB friction
Straight leg raise - hamstring length
Quadriceps length test
Circumference of quadriceps

Question 8

What are the tests for the shoulder?

Answer 8

General: Apley’s scratch test, wall push-up

Impingement: Hawkins Kennedy, Neer’s, empty can

Bicipital tendonopathy - speeds test

AC joint - cross arm, depression of acromion

Glenohumeral joint - apprehension, sulcus sign, anterior-posterior glide

Question 9

What are the tests for the elbow?

Answer 9

Varus stress test
Valgus stress test
Wrist extensor stretch test
Wrist flexor stretch test

Question 10

What are the tests for the Hand?

Answer 10

Ulnar collateral ligament/Radial collateral ligaments of thumb and interphalangeal joints

Carpal tunnel: Phalen’s test, Tinel’s tap test

Scaphoid compression test
Pinch test - ulnar collateral ligament of thumb

Question 11

Questions in a History?

Answer 11

What happened
Where does it hurt
Did you feel a snap or pop
Observation - swelling, limping, redness
Past injuries
What makes it better or worse
Warm-up/footwear