Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe two tests for swelling
A
Tap test - tap patella, look for soft end feel
Sweep test - sweep from inferior medial to superior and then laterally, palpate medial aspect of knee for fluid
2
Q
4 tests for contractile tissue
A
Isometric
Length
Strength
Palpation
3
Q
What are you looking for during accessory movements?
A
Amount of movement Feeling during movement End feel Pain, resistance, muscle spasm What limits movement
4
Q
What is Lachmans test?
A
PA done at 30 degrees of knee flexion
More than 2mm translation compared with other knee suggests torn ACl (as does 10mm)
5
Q
Give two tests for lateral ankle sprain
A
Anterior Drawer
Talar tilt test
