Biceps Femoris Reflex
With the patient sitting, recumbent, or lying on the opposite side and the knee moderately flexed, the examiner’s…
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Neurological Examination
Neurological Examination contains all special test used to evaluate the nervous system, sensory and motor responses, especially reflexes.
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Tests for Proprioception
Proprioception, often referred to as the "sixth sense," is our body's ability to perceive its own position in…
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Hoffman Sign for Upper Motor Neuron
Hoffman Sign is a neurological examination used to assess the presence of an upper motor neuron lesion from…
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Manual Muscle Testing Grading (MMT Grades)
The MMT Grades has six levels (Grades 0 to 5): Grade 0: No visible or palpable contraction. Grade…
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Dizziness Test
The dizziness test is used to identify whether dizziness is caused by issues in vertebral arteries or semicircular…
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Naffziger Test
The patient is seated, and the examiner stands behind the patient with his or her fingers over the…
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Hautant Test
Hautant’s Test has two parts and is used to differentiate dizziness or vertigo caused by articular problems from…
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Myotome Testing
The Myotome Testing evaluates the strength of the muscle contraction; however it should be remembered that a weak…
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Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test
What is the Buffalo concussion treadmill test used for? 1. To investigate exercise tolerance in patients with postconcussive…
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Whispered Voice Test
The Whispered Voice Test is a straightforward evaluation to assess a patient's hearing ability. During the test, the…
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Weber Test Interpretation
The Weber Test remains a cornerstone in the audiological assessment, offering a quick and effective means to evaluate…
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Schwabach Test
The Schwabach Test is a comparative hearing assessment that measures bone conduction thresholds of a patient against those…
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