Patella Tap Test
The patella tap test assesses excessive fluid within the knee joint. This test should be performed on both legs to judge comparison. How the patella
Sweep Test
The Sweep test effectively identifies excess fluid or swelling in the knee joint, particularly in the supra patellar bursa. This test uses simple movements to
Skyline Test
The Skyline test assesses the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the knee joint. How to perform the Skyline test for PCL sprain
McMurray’s Test
McMurray’s test evaluates meniscal tears by combining knee flexion, rotation, and extension. Named after Orthopaedic surgeon Thomas Porter McMurray, who described it in the early
Shoulder Flexibility Test
This is a general test used to assess shoulder flexibility. Good flexibility in the shoulder joints is essential for a wide range of activities, from
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Mills Test
The Mills test assesses for lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is inflammation or irritation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow.
Hip Flexor Muscles
The hip flexor muscles at the front of the hip joint primarily function to flex the hip joint (bring your knee up forwards in front).
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Posterior Sag Test
The Posterior Sag Test, also known as Godfrey’s Test, is another clinical examination procedure used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
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Posterior Drawer Test
The posterior drawer test evaluates the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the knee. Importantly, it is essential for diagnosing sprains in this
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Finkelsteins Test
Finkelstein’s test, a clinical examination, diagnoses de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, a condition marked by inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Consequently,
Empty Can Test
The empty can test, or Jobe test assesses for shoulder impingement, specifically involving the supraspinatus tendon. Healthcare professionals such as physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and
Golfer’s Elbow Test
The golfer’s elbow test, or medial epicondylitis test helps diagnose golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis. What is Golfer’s elbow? Golfer’s elbow is also known as
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Ober’s Test
What is Ober’s Test? Ober’s test assess tightness or restriction of the iliotibial (IT) band and tensor fasciae latae (TFL) muscles. It is a common
Anatomical Snuff Box Test
The Anatomical Snuff Box Test assesses for a suspected scaphoid fracture, a common type of wrist fracture, through physical examination. What is a Scaphoid fracture?
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O’Brien’s Test
O’Brien’s test, also known as the active compression test, evaluates for labral tears or other pathologies within the shoulder joint, particularly the glenoid labrum. What