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    Ankle & Foot Examination
    Special Tests

    Ankle & Foot Examination

    Ankle & Foot examination section includes all Special Tests and examination for the ankle joint and foot region.

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    Homans Sign: Definition, Technique & Clinical Significance

    Homans Sign: Definition, Technique & Clinical Significance

    Master Homans Sign test for DVT detection, includes step-by-step technique, accuracy and clinical interpretation. Evidence-based guide by certified...

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    Feiss Line Test

    Feiss Line Test

    The Feiss line test is used to assess the height of the medial arch, using the navicular position,...

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    Navicular Drop Test

    Navicular Drop Test

    The navicular drop test is a method used to assess the degree to which the talus plantar flexes...

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    Posterior Drawer Test of the Ankle

    Posterior Drawer Test of the Ankle

    Posterior Drawer Test of the ankle is used to test for posterior talofibular ligament injury and / or...

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    Silfverskiold Test Interpretation

    Silfverskiold Test Interpretation

    Silfverskiold Test is used to evaluate the contracture of the ankle joint whether it's caused by gastrocnemius muscle...

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    Syndesmosis Squeeze Test

    Syndesmosis Squeeze Test

    The Syndesmosis Squeeze Test (also known as the fibular compression test or Distal Tibiofibular Compression) is used for...

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    Windlass Test | Plantar Fasciitis Examination

    Windlass Test | Plantar Fasciitis Examination

    Windlass Test is used for plantar fasciitis examination, a “windlass” meaning is the tightening of a rope or...

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    Star Excursion Balance Test

    Star Excursion Balance Test

    Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a dynamic test that measures the ability of an individual to maintain...

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    DVT Tests | Deep Venous Thrombosis Diagnosis

    DVT Tests | Deep Venous Thrombosis Diagnosis

    Deep Vein Thrombosis tests (DVT tests) include the following: Homans sign Perthes Test Trendelenburg Test Lowenberg Test Schwartz...

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    Triple Compression Stress Test

    Triple Compression Stress Test

    Triple Compression Stress Test is used to elicit stress on posterior tibial nerve at the ankle joint, it's...

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    Ankle Impingement Test

    Ankle Impingement Test

    Ankle Impingement Test is used to diagnose the impingement syndrome of the ankle, this test include anterior and...

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    Achilles Tendon Rupture Tests

    Achilles Tendon Rupture Tests

    The diagnosis of an Achilles tendon rupture is based mainly on the patient history and physical findings. Physical...

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