Muscle Strength Test with Handheld Dynamometry & EMG
Dynamometers first appeared in 1763 and, since then, numerous modifications have been made. Currently, dynamometers come in a…
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Transverse Ligament Stress Test
The patient lies supine with the examiner supporting the occiput with the palms and the third, fourth, and…
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Sharp Purser Test
With the patient in sitting position, and the neck is semi flexed to 20º-30, the examiner assesses for…
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Posterior Sag Sign
Posterior Sag Sign (or Gravity Drawer Test) is used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament of…
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Lateral Shear Test
The patient lies supine with the head supported. The examiner places the radial side of the second metacarpophalangeal…
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Alar Ligament Test
Alar Ligament Test is used to assess the alar ligament integrity. Rotation and side bending tighten the contralateral…
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Dizziness Test
The dizziness test is used to identify whether dizziness is caused by issues in vertebral arteries or semicircular…
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Vertebral Artery Test
This test requires certain preliminary findings as it is not entirely without risk. Parameters requiring prior assessment include…
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Naffziger Test
The patient is seated, and the examiner stands behind the patient with his or her fingers over the…
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Hautant Test
Hautant’s Test has two parts and is used to differentiate dizziness or vertigo caused by articular problems from…
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Schober Test
The examiner asks the patient to stand erect. From the posterior aspect, a line is drawn connecting the…
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Myotome Testing
The Myotome Testing evaluates the strength of the muscle contraction; however it should be remembered that a weak…
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