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1
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purpose

A

integrity of UCL

2
Q

pt/therapist position

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pt: sitting or supine with shoulder abducted to around 90 degrees and elbow flexed close to end range
therapist: if supine = beside pt, if seated = behind pt

3
Q

procedure

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  1. apply valgus stress at elbow with one hand

2. maintaining valgus stress quickly extend the pt’s elbow

4
Q

positive test

A

reproduction of their symptoms