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Elbow - valgus stress test

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Pht

  • Facing pt
  • Proximal hand: on lateral aspect of distal humerus or joint line
  • Distal hand: hold distal F/A (in full supination)
  • Tested at different angle of elbow extension-flexion
  • Pht apply a valgus stress by turning your torso

Findings:

  • Gr I sprain: No gap, normal EF & pain
  • Gr II sprain: Gap, normal EF & pain
  • Gr III sprain: Gap, soft EF with more or less pain

Position:
-Pt supine, Pht facing pt (Hold 5 sec)

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Elbow - varus stress test

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Pht
- Proximal hand: on medial joint line or distal humerus

  • Distal hand: hold distal F/A (in full supination)
  • Tested at different position of elbow extension & flexion
  • Pht apply a varus stress by turning your torso

Findings:

  • Gr I sprain: No gap, normal EF & pain
  • Gr II sprain: Gap, normal EF & pain
  • Gr III sprain: Gap, soft EF with more or less pain

Position:
-Pt supine, Pht facing pt (Hold 5 sec)

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Elbow - lateral epicondylitis (passive test)

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Elbow - lateral epicondylitis (active test)

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Elbow - lateral epicondylitis (differential tissue test)

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Elbow - medial epicondylitis (passive and active test)

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wrist - distal ru ligament stress test

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Findings:
Gr I sprain: Strong normal EF & pain

Gr II sprain: Solid Firm EF but much further into range & P

Gr III sprain: Sluggish or NO EF with more or less pain

Position:

  • Pt seated
  • Pht facing pt, look for NZ, EF & pain; hold 5sec
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wrist - RCL and LCL ligament stress test

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Wrist collateral ligaments
Pt: wrist in extension (just out of CPP)

Pht:

  • One hand: stabilize distal radius/ulna
  • One hand: grasps proximal & distal rows of carpal bones

Findings:
Gr I sprain: Strong normal EF & pain

Gr II sprain: Solid Firm EF but much further into range & P

Gr III sprain: Sluggish or NO EF with more or less pain

Position:

  • Pt seated
  • Pht facing pt, look for NZ, EF & pain; hold 5sec
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wrist MCP collateral ligaments stress tests

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Findings:
Gr I sprain: Strong normal EF & pain

Gr II sprain: Solid Firm EF but much further into range & P

Gr III sprain: Sluggish or NO EF with more or less pain

Position:

  • Pt seated
  • Pht facing pt, look for NZ, EF & pain; hold 5sec
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finger DIP and PIP collateral ligament stress tests

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Findings:
Gr I sprain: Strong normal EF & pain

Gr II sprain: Solid Firm EF but much further into range & P

Gr III sprain: Sluggish or NO EF with more or less pain

Position:

  • Pt seated
  • Pht facing pt, look for NZ, EF & pain; hold 5sec
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wrist - finkelstein test

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wrist - TFCC supination lift test

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wrist - TFCC ulnar impaction test

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wrist - TFCC load test

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F/A - Phalen test

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wrist flexion for 60s (+ for CTS)

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F/A - Durkan’s median nerve test

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  • direct compression at CT, hold pressure 30 s, most sensitive test
    • for CTS
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F/A tinel’s sign

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  • tapping at a certain point to see if S&S are reproduced
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F/A - pronator teres syndrome test

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F/A compression tests for PTS

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F/A pinch grip test for AINs

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F/A froment’s sign for CUTS

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F/A - pressure provocation test for CUTS

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F/A - elbow flexion test for CUTS

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F/A - Froment’s sign for GUTS

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F/A - provocative tests for RATS
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F/A - Allen's test for GUTS
- test for vascular flow 1) pt makes fist (both hands) 2) compress artery 3) pt opens fingers 4) see if blood returns at = rate
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GH joint ROM/OP - Apley scratch test
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GH joint ROM/OP - HBB test
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GH joint: antero-superior HBB with ER
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GH joint: apprehension test
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GH joint: relocation test
\* to be done with apprehension test!!
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GH joint - sulcus sign test
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GH joint - posterior apprehension test
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GH joint - compression rotation test
Better diagnostic utility when using specific combination of 3 tests: 1) By selecting 2 highly sensitive tests (true positive) - Compression rotation test - O’Brien test 2) And 1 highly specific test (true negative) - Biceps load II User can be fairly confident in both ruling out & in SLAP lesions
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GH joint - O'Brien's test
Better diagnostic utility when using specific combination of 3 tests: 1) By selecting 2 highly sensitive tests (true positive) - Compression rotation test - O’Brien test 2) And 1 highly specific test (true negative) - Biceps load II User can be fairly confident in both ruling out & in SLAP lesions
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GH joint - biceps load 2 test
Better diagnostic utility when using specific combination of 3 tests: 1) By selecting 2 highly sensitive tests (true positive) - Compression rotation test - O’Brien test 2) And 1 highly specific test (true negative) - Biceps load II User can be fairly confident in both ruling out & in SLAP lesions
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GH joint - Hawkin's-Kennedy test
Both Hawkins-Kennedy & Neer tests would be minimally helpful for both ruling in & out subacromial impingement The presence of a painful arc during elevation may additionally be helpful in identifying impingement Impingement would not identify which structure is at fault would only identify which movt/mechanism is at fault
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GH joint - Neer's impingement test
Both Hawkins-Kennedy & Neer tests would be minimally helpful for both ruling in & out subacromial impingement The presence of a painful arc during elevation may additionally be helpful in identifying impingement Impingement would not identify which structure is at fault would only identify which movt/mechanism is at fault
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GH joint - posterior impingement test
Both Hawkins-Kennedy & Neer tests would be minimally helpful for both ruling in & out subacromial impingement The presence of a painful arc during elevation may additionally be helpful in identifying impingement Impingement would not identify which structure is at fault would only identify which movt/mechanism is at fault
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GH joint - full can test
Remember: Special tests done - To isolate the involved structure - Help to confirm the diagnosis - But the result of a single test is usually not enough
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GH joint - empty can test
Remember: Special tests done - To isolate the involved structure - Help to confirm the diagnosis - But the result of a single test is usually not enough
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GH joint - drop arm test
Remember: Special tests done - To isolate the involved structure - Help to confirm the diagnosis - But the result of a single test is usually not enough
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GH joint - external rotation lag sign (ERLS)
Remember: Special tests done - To isolate the involved structure - Help to confirm the diagnosis - But the result of a single test is usually not enough
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GH joint - internal rotation lag sign
Remember: Special tests done - To isolate the involved structure - Help to confirm the diagnosis - But the result of a single test is usually not enough
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GH sup lig stress test
Pt supine Pht Medial hand: Stabilizes scapula superiorly by applying a gentle pressure on the coracoid process Lateral hand: Grasps proximal humerus
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GH mid lig stress test
Pt supine Pht Medial hand: Stabilizes scapula superiorly by applying a gentle pressure on the coracoid process Lateral hand: Grasps proximal humerus
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GH inf lig stress test (ant segment)
## Footnote Pt supine Pht Medial hand: Stabilizes scapula superiorly by applying a gentle pressure on the coracoid process Lateral hand: Grasps proximal humerus
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GH inf lig stress test (post segment)
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Posterior GH ligaments stress tests
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stability test trapezoid ligament
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stability test conoid ligament
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AC joint special tests
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SC joint syability test (compression test)
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SC joint syability test (anterior stability)
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ST joint - 4-point palpation
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Dynamic Scapula Test (abd elevation test)
To assess when Pt’s symptoms are produced in abduction & Scapula dysfunction is present Pht corrects scapula position - Stand behind your pt on the side of the shoulder being assessed - Place one hand anteriorly over the acromion (your arm is between the pt’s arm and their body) - The other hand is on the scapula posteriorly - Correct the observed dysfunction (Eg: if the pt’s scapula is not upwardly rotating, create the upward rotation of the scapula with your hands) - Ask pt to repeat GH abduction as you correct the scapula position & guide the scapula through abduction \*Be aware not to block GH ROM as you are doing the correction q (+)ve test: Improve ROM or reduced pain
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Dynamic Scapula Test (ER scapula stability test)
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Scapula stability test (Kibler’s lateral slide - lateral scapula slide test)
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GH joint - speeds test
PT puts arm at 90 deg flex, full sup (ER) and full elbow ext. manual resistance applied down. + if pain in bicipital tendon/groove. means SLAP or bicipital tendonitis.

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