McMurray Test for Meniscus Injury
McMurray test of the knee is used to evaluate the injury of the lateral and medial meniscus of…
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Neer Test – Shoulder Impingement Test
Neer Test (or Neer Impingement Test) is a special test for shoulder joint that is used mainly to…
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Dorsalis Pedis Pulse Location & Palpation
The dorsalis pedis pulse is a crucial component of lower limb vascular assessment. Palpating this pulse helps clinicians…
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Babinski Reflex
The Babinski test, also known as the plantar reflex test, is a neurological examination technique used to assess…
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Lasegue Test | Straight Leg Raise Test
Lasegue test (also called Straight Leg Raise Test (SLR)) is used to assess the sciatic compromise due to…
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Homans Sign Test
Homans Sign is a screening test used to check for deep vein thrombosis of the calf. It's sometimes…
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Hand & Wrist Movements & ROM (Extension and Flexion)
Hand movements include flexion/extension, rotation, adduction/abduction at MCP joints. wrist movements include flexion/extension and radial and ulnar deviation.
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Trendelenburg Test & Sign
Trendelenburg Test is used to identify weakness of the hip abductor muscles. It also can be used to…
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Kernig Sign & Brudzinski Sign
Kernig Sign & Brudzinski Sign are classical neurological examination maneuvers used to detect meningeal irritation, which may occur…
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Egawa Sign Test for Ulnar Nerve Function
Egawa Sign is a specific clinical examination technique used to assess the function of the interosseous muscles and…
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Hawkins Kennedy Test
The Hawkins Kennedy Test (also known as Hawkins Test) is one of the most widely used orthopedic special…
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Flick Maneuver Test
The Flick Maneuver Test is a provocative test designed to assess median nerve compression within the carpal tunnel.…
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