Femoral Artery Pulse Location & Palpation
The femoral artery pulse is one of the most important peripheral pulses assessed during a physical examination. Accurate…
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Femoral Nerve Stretch Test
The Femoral Nerve Stretch Test is a way of eliciting root stretch in the evaluation of high lumbar…
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Barlow Test
The Barlow test is a neonatal physical examination maneuver used to detect Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH).…
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Apley Distraction Test
Apley Distraction Test is used to evaluate the integrity of the Collateral Ligaments of the knee, it's used…
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Ankle Range of Motion
Ankle Range of Motion is divided into active range of motion (AROM) and passive range of motion (PROM).
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Hook of Hamate Pull Test
A Hamate fracture — especially of the hook of the hamate — is a common injury in athletes…
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Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Test
The ankle brachial index test (ABI test) is a simple, reliable, and noninvasive bedside test used to diagnose…
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Radial Pulse Location & Normal Range
Radial pulse location is found as following: With the patient in seated position. Turn the hand over so…
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Jendrassik Maneuver
The Jendrassik maneuver is a simple yet effective technique used by clinicians to enhance muscle reflexes that may…
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Assessing Acute Pain and Chronic Pain
Pain assessment is a core clinical skill and one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care.…
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Core Body Temperature Measurement
Core body temperature reflects the temperature of the body’s internal environment and is a vital indicator of physiologic…
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most widely used clinical tools to assess whether an adult’s…
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