Silfverskiold Test Interpretation
Silfverskiold Test is used to evaluate the contracture of ankle joint whether it's caused by gastrocnemius muscle contracture…
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Ankle & Foot Examination
Ankle & Foot examination section includes all Special Tests and examination for the ankle joint and foot region.
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Syndesmosis Squeeze Test
The Syndesmosis Squeeze Test (also known as the fibular compression test or Distal Tibiofibular Compression test) is used…
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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 (SEBT) is a dynamic test that measures the ability of an individual to maintain…
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DVT Tests | Deep Venous Thrombosis Diagnosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis tests (DVT tests) include the following: Homans sign, Perthes Test, Trendelenburg Test, Lowenberg Test and…
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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 is used to evaluate the impingement syndrome of the ankle, this test include anterior and…
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Tests
Achilles Tendon Rupture Tests include Thompson Test, Matles Test, Hoffa Sign and Achilles Tendon Tap Test.
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Ankle Joint Examination
Ankle Joint Examination includes examining the tibio-talar joint, subtalar joint and midtarsal joints.
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Jack Test Foot Flexibility
Jack Test demonstrates hindfoot/ subtalar flexibility in a flexible flatfoot and is based on the principle of “windlass”…
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Ankle Examination
Ankle examination typically involves a history taking and the Look, Feel & Move, in addition to special tests…
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Heel Thump Test
Heel Thump Test (or as it called Heel Percussion Test) is a clinical procedure used to evaluate the…
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