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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Mill’s Test Explained: Diagnosis of Tennis Elbow
Mill’s Test is used to diagnosis lateral epicondylitis or “Tennis Elbow”. It is a passive stretch test designed…
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Load and Shift Test
The Load and Shift test is used to test for Anterior Instability of the shoulder joint. It was…
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Popliteal Artery Pulse: Location, Palpation & Clinical Signs
Assessment of the popliteal artery pulse is a fundamental component of the lower limb vascular examination. Although more…
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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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