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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Metabolic Equivalents of Task (METs Score)
The METS score (Metabolic Equivalents of Task) is a standardized way to express functional capacity and exercise tolerance.…
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Sit and Reach Test
The Sit and Reach Test is one of the most commonly used physical fitness assessments for evaluating flexibility,…
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Buerger Test
Buerger test is a simple, noninvasive bedside examination used to assess the adequacy of arterial blood supply to…
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Fibular Translation Test
The Fibular Translation Test is a provocative maneuver used to detect instability or injury to the distal tibiofibular…
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Cotton Test | Syndesmosis Injury
The Cotton Test, also known as the Lateral Stress Test, is a clinical examination maneuver used to assess…
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