Trapezius Muscle Test
Trapezius is a large trapezoid-shaped muscle on the posterior aspect of neck and trunk. The Trapezius Muscle Test…
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Shoulder Speed Test
Speed Test (Palm-Up Test or Straight Arm Test) is used to evaluate Biceps tendinitis and Superior labral anterior…
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Punch Out Test
The Punch-Out Test serves as a valuable clinical examination tool for healthcare practitioners to evaluate serratus anterior muscle…
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Pectoralis Minor Tightness Test
The pectoralis minor muscle, though smaller than its major counterpart, plays a significant role in scapular positioning and…
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Biceps Tendon Tests
Biceps Tendon Tests include Yergason Test, Nonspecific Biceps Tendon Test, Abbott-Saunders Test, Snap Test, Hueter Sign, Ludington Test…
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Pivot Shift Test
Pivot shift test is a manipulative test for demonstrating the rotatory subluxation that is often associated with anterior…
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External Rotation Lag Sign
The patient is seated with his or her back to the examiner. The elbow is passively flexed to…
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Bear Hug Test Overview
The Bear Hug Test is a new special test that is used to diagnose subscapularis tendon tears. It…
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Hornblower Sign
Hornblower sign or test is used to test for Teres Minor or Infraspinatus muscle pathology of the rotator…
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Tinel Test Overview
Tinel Test is used to evaluate nerve injuries, neuromas, and compression especially carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Anterior Drawer Test of the Ankle
Anterior Drawer Test of the ankle is performed to estimate the stability of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL).
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Gamekeeper Test – Skier’s Thumb Test
Gamekeeper Test (or skier's thumb test) is used to evaluate the Ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP…
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