Tests and Measures

Question 1

Arthrokinematic movements for a convex surface moving on a concave surface?

Answer 1

roll and slide in opposite directions

Question 2

Arthrokinematic movements for a concave surface moving on a convex surface?

Answer 2

roll and slide in the same direction

Question 3

Grade I mobilization

Answer 3

small amplitude movement at the beginning of the rance

Question 4

Grade II mobilization

Answer 4

Large amplitude movement performed within the first 1/2 of the range

Question 5

Grade III mobilization

Answer 5

Large amplitude movement performed at the last 1/2 of the range up to the limit of the range

Question 6

Grade IV mobilization

Answer 6

Small amplitude movement performed at the limit of the range

Question 7

Capsular pattern of the shoulder

Answer 7

ER -> AB -> IR

Question 8

Tests for instability of the shoulder/ labral tears

Answer 8

Apprehension test 
Relocation test
Anterior and posterior drawer
sulcus sign
Norwood stress test
Clunk test (labrum)
Biceps Load Test (SLAP lesion)

Question 9

Tests for impingement syndrome

Answer 9

Neers Impingement 
Hawkins Kennedy
Painful Arch
Internal Rotation Resistance Stress Test (IRRST)
External Rotation Lag Sign
Lift off test
Drop Arm test

Question 10

Capsular pattern of ulnohumeral joint

Answer 10

Flex > Ext

Question 11

Capsular pattern of radiohumeral joint

Answer 11

Flex > Ext > Sup > Pro

Question 12

What is Wartenberg’s Sign ?

Answer 12

Inability to adduct the pinky towards the ring finger and a sign of ulnar neuritis

Question 13

What causes mallet finger?

Answer 13

rip/tear of the extensor tendon where it inserts into the distal phalanx

Question 14

What causes swan neck deformity?

Answer 14

Tearing of the volar plate in the hand often seen in RA patients

Question 15

What does a swan neck deformity look like?

Answer 15

flexion of MCP and DIP, ext of PIP

Question 16

What does boutonniere’s deformity look like?

Answer 16

ext of MCP and DIP, flexion of PIP

Question 17

Finkelstein test stress which tendons?

Answer 17

APL, EPB, EPL

Question 18

Which tendons make up the anatomical snuff box?

Answer 18

medial boarder (towards middle finger) - EPL
Lateral boarder - APL and EPB

Question 19

What is the Phalens test?

Answer 19

pointing fingers down with backs of hands touching o assess for carpal tunnel syndrome. hold for one minute asses for pain and tingling

Question 20

What is the Allen Test?

Answer 20

Occluding the ulnar and radial artery, release one to test the patency

Question 21

List 2 Special Tests for Shoulder dislocation.

Answer 21

Apprehension test for anterior shoulder dislocation

Apprehension test for posterior shoulder dislocation

Question 22

List 3 Special tests for Biceps Tendon Pathology.

Answer 22

Ludington’s test
Speeds test
Yergasons Test

Question 23

List 4 Special tests for Rotator Cuff/Impingement Pathology.

Answer 23

Drop arm Test
Hawkins-Kennedy Impingement Test
Neers Impingement Test
Superspinatus Test

Question 24

List 5 Special Tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Answer 24

Adson Maneuver
Allen Test
Costoclavicular syndrome Test
Roos Test
Wright Test

Question 25

List 4 Special tests for Epicondylitis in the Elbow.

Answer 25

Cozen’s Test
Lateral Epicondylitis Test
Medial Epicondylitis Test
Mill’s Test

Question 26

List Special test for Neurological Pathology of the Elbow.

Answer 26

Tinel’s Sign for the Ulnar nerve

Question 27

List 2 Special tests for Wrist/Hand Vascular insufficiency.

Answer 27

Allen’s Test

Capillary refill test

Question 28

List 2 Special tests for Wrist/Hand Neurological pathology.

Answer 28

Froment’s Sign
Phalen’s Test
Tinel’s Test for the Ulnar Nerve

Question 29

List 3 Special Tests for Meniscal Pathology in the Knee.

Answer 29

Apley’s Compression Test
“Bounce Home” Test
McMurray Test