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LOWER BODY Review Foot ankle, knee, hip Palpations PALPATIONS Phalanges, Metatarsals, Head of 1st MT, Sesmoids, Base of 5th MT, Dome of Talus, Medial Malleolus, Calcaneus, Lateral Malleolus, Shaft of Tibia, Shaft of Fibula, Metatarsal Heads, Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament, Anterior Talofibular Ligament, Calcaneofibular Ligament, Posterior Tibiofibular Ligament, Achilles Tendon, Deltoid Ligament, Plantar Fascia, DIPs, PIPs, Tarsal Bones ROM and special tests SPECIAL TESTS: AROM Plantarflexion, AROM Dorsiflexion, AROM Eversion, AROM Inversion, MMT Plantarflexion, MMT Dorsiflexion, MMT Inversion, MMT Eversion, Anterior Drawer in Neutral, Talar Tilt, Kleiger Stress Test, Percussion (Bump) Test, Thompson Test, Homan’s Sign, Compression Test Homan’s Test Homan’s test Test for deep vein thrombophlebitis With knee extended and foot off table, ankle is moved into dorsiflexion Pain in calf is a positive sign and should be referred https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKs8X4CMu5Y Thompson Test Thompson test Squeeze calf muscle, while foot is extended off table to test the integrity of the Achilles tendon Positive tests results in no movement in the foot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkaNdG2uus Compression test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZksAQ2mZNX0 Percussion and compression tests Used when fracture is suspected Compression test involves compression of tibia and fibula either above or below site of concern Percussion Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEm11O-AGhQ Used when fracture is suspected Percussion test is a blow to the tibia, fibula or heel to create vibratory force that resonates w/in fracture causing pain Ankle Stability Tests Anterior drawer test Used to determine damage to anterior talofibular ligament primarily and other lateral ligament secondarily A positive test occurs when foot slides forward and/or makes a clunking sound as it reaches the end point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjauu5gXF2A Talar tilt Talar tilt test Performed to determine extent of inversion or eversion injuries With foot at 90 degrees calcaneus is inverted and excessive motion indicates injury to calcaneofibular ligament and possibly the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments If the calcaneus is everted, the deltoid ligament is tested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8Y-HJwGqA Anterior Drawer Test Talar Tilt Test Kleiger’s test Used primarily to determine extent of damage to the deltoid ligament and may be used to evaluate distal ankle syndesmosis, anterior/posterior tibiofibular ligaments and the interosseus membrane With lower leg stabilized, foot is rotated laterally to stress the deltoid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnB1fta_rQA Knee Palpations = Tibial Spine, fibula head, patella, Patella inferior pole, tibial tubercle, gerdy’s tubercle, patella superior pole, gastrocnemious, patella tendon, quadriceps, hamstrings ROM AROM Flexion, AROM Extension, AROM Plantarflexion, AROM Dorsiflexion, AROM Abduction, AROM Adduction, MMT Flexion, MMT extension, MMT Plantarflexion, MMT Dorsiflexion, MMT Abduction, MMT Adduction Special Tests Valgus Stress Test (full extension) Steps Patient is supine with the involved leg close to the edge of the table and the knee in full extension Examiner supports the medial portion of the distal tibia with one hand while the other hand grasps the knee along the lateral joint line. Examiner applies a medial (valgus) force to the knee & the distal tibia is moved laterally while the knee is in complete extension Positive Test Increased laxity, pain, and guarding Positive Test Implications Injury to the MCL, medial joint capsule; probable ACL/PCL involvement if there is no endpoint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dQS0A9QQpc Varus Stress Test Steps: Patient is supine with the involved leg close to the edge of the table and the knee is in full extension. Examiner supports the lateral portion of the distal tibia with one hand while the other hand grasps the knee along the medial joint line. Examiner applies a lateral (varus) force to the knee & the distal tibia is moved medially while the knee is in complete extension Positive Test Increased laxity, pain, and guarding Positive Test Implications Injury to the LCL, lateral joint capsule, & arcuate ligament; probable PCL (& maybe ACL) involvement if there is no endpoint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFPsnWhjh6E Lachman’s Patient is supine with his/her knee passively flexed to approximately 20 degrees & hands crossed across his/her chest. Examiner's thumb of the same–side hand as the knee to be examined is placed at the anterior medial tibial plateau/joint line, while digits 2–5 are positioned posterior, slighty distal to the popliteal fossa. Examiner's contralateral hand is placed laterally around the distal femur, just proximal to the patella with the thumb anterior & the digits 2–5 are positioned posteriorly. Examiner sets the tibia by pushing posterior (to make sure the PCL is in tact). Examiner provides an anterior force to the tibia while applying posterior pressure to the femur; repeats the process 2–3 times Positive Test Increased anterior tibial translation, pain Positive Test Implications ACL tear (primary posterolateral bundle but also the anteromedial bundle) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfN-p-xZx24 Anterior Drawer Steps Patient is lying supine with his/her hip flexed 45 degrees & knee flexed 90 degrees Examiner sits on the patient's foot & grasps the tibia just below the joint line Examiner's thumbs are placed along the joint line on either side of the patellar tendon & the index fingers are used to palpate the hamstring tendons Examiner ensures that the patient is relaxed, esp. the hamstring tendons Examiner draws the tibia straight forward (no rotation) Positive Test Increased anterior tibial translation, pain Positive Test Implications ACL tear (mainly the anteromedial bundle because the posterolateral bundle is basically laxed in this position) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQdBrr3Mmj0 Posterior Drawer Steps Patient is lying supine with his/her hip flexed to 45 degrees & knee flexed to 90 degrees Examiner sits on the patient's foot & grasps the tibia just below the joint line Examiner's thumbs are placed along the joint line on either side of the patellar tendon Examiner ensures that the patient is relaxed, esp. the quadriceps Examiner pushes the tibia posteriorly Positive Test Increased posterior tibial translation, pain Positive Test Implications PCL tear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAUDTMu8fS0 McMurry’s Test Steps Patient is supine Examiner stands lateral & distal to the involved knee with one hand supporting the lower leg Examiner positions thumb & index finger of the opposite hand in the anteromedial & anterolateral joint lines on either side of the patellar tendon Examiner keeps the tibia in the neutral position, applies a valgus stress through knee flexion & varus stress through knee extension Examiner internally rotates the tibia & applies a valgus stress through knee flexion & a varus stress through knee extension Examiner externally rotates the tibia & applies a valgus stress through knee flexion & a varus stress through knee extension Positive Test Popping, clicking, or locking of the knee; pain from within the joint Positive Test Implications Possible meniscus tear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkt1TOn1UfI Apley’s Compression Steps - Patient is prone with his/her knee flexed to 90 degrees Examiner applies pressure to the plantar aspect of the heel, applying an axial load to the tibia while simultaneously internally & externally rotating the tibia Positive Test Pain; possible clicking Positive Test Implications Possible meniscus tear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At0FdkHaCGo Ober’s test Steps - Patient is lying on the side opposite that being tested Examiner stabilizes the pelvis with one hand and the lateral side of the examiner's hip against the patient's pelvis Examiner grasps the femur above the knee with the other hand & abducts & extends the hip Examiner allows the hip to passively adduct to the table with the knee straight Positive Test Leg does not adduct past parallel Positive Test Implications IT Band tightness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNH-2reV5uE hip Palpations (hip) greater trochanter, PSIS, ASIS, iliac crest. AROM hip flexion, MMT hip flexion, AROM hip extension, MMT hip extension, AROM adduction, MMT Adduction, AROM Abduction, MMT Abduction, Special Tests Trendelenburg's Test Steps Athlete stands with the feet evenly distributed (i.e. approximately shoulder–width apart from each other) Examiner sits or kneels behind the athlete Examiner slightly lowers the athlete's shorts so that the examiner may palpate the right & left PSIS and/or iliac crests Examiner instructs the athlete to flex the hip thereby lifting the right (and then the left knee) while observing the pelvis Positive Test The PSIS or iliac crest on the same side as the leg lifted will drop in relation to the contralateral side Positive Test Implications Contralateral (i.e., stance leg) gluteus medius weakness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZuPBL_rTns Gaenslen's Test Steps Athlete is supine, lying close to the side of the table Examiner allows the near leg to hang over the side edge of the table Examiner instructs the athlete to actively flex the other leg to his/her chest & hold Examiner stabilizes the athlete & applies pressure to the near leg, forcing it into hyperextension Positive Test Pain in the SI region Positive Test Implications SI joint dysfunction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPPp1wEEQFQ Babinski Test Steps Run metal edge of neurlogic hammer, or fingernail along the tplantar surface of the foot from the calcaneus, along the lateral border of the foot to the forefoot Positive Test Great toe extension with flexion and splaying of the lateral four toes Positive Test Implications Upper motor neuron lesion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOq5Np0eZ6A Piriformis Tightness Test Steps Athlete is side–lying with the test leg being the uppermost leg Athlete's test leg is flexed at the hip to about 60° & the knee flexed Examiner stabilizes the hip with one hand & applies a downward pressure to the knee Positive Test Piriformis muscle pain; buttock pain; sciatica pain Positive Test Implications Piriformis tightness (piriformis muscle pain); piriformis muscle pinching the sciatic nerve (buttock pain and sciatica pain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzFng74fueY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEu4jhBnIAs 90–90 Straight Leg Raising Test Steps Athlete lies supine with the hips and knees flexed to 90° Athlete grasps behind both of his/her thighs to stabilize the hip joints Athlete actively extends each knee in turn Positive Test Unable to extend the knee to within 20° of full knee extension Positive Test Implications Hamstring muscle tightness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5yl1r2sTxw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChfnY2ZMR0I Thomas Test Steps Athlete is supine with his/her knees bent at the end of the table Examiner places one hand between the lumbar lordotic curve & the tabletop Examiner passively flexes one of the athlete's legs to his/her chest, allowing the knee to flex during the movement Examiner observes the involved leg for movement Positive Test The knee of the leg on the table cannot flex past 90° (i.e. the knee of the leg on the table will extend as the examiner flexes the contralateral hip); the involved leg (i.e. the leg on the table) rises up off the table (i.e. the contralateral hip to the one being moved will flex) Positive Test Implications Rectus femoris tightness (the knee extends as the examiner flexes the hip); iliopsoas tightness (the leg on the table will rise off of the table) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbRXi-nZVJs Upper Body Shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist palpations Palpations: Scapula, Scapula inferior angle, scapular inferior angle, coracoid process, clavicle, bicipital groove, humerus, sternoclavicular joint, bicep, tricep, supraspinatus, pectoralis major, rhomboids. ROM AROM Flexion, MMT flexion, AROM extension, MMT extension, AROM Abduction, MMT abduction, AROM Adduction, MMT adduction, AROM internal rotation, MMT internal rotation, AROM external rotation, MMT external rotation, AROM circumduction, AROM elevation, AROM depression Special Tests Acromioclavicular Joint Compression Test Steps :Patient is sitting or lying supine with the involved arm relaxed at the Examiner stands on the invovled side, placing one hand on the patient's clavicle and the other hand on the spine of the scapula Examiner gently squeezes the hands together, noting any movement at the acromioclavicular joint Positive Test Pain and/or movement of the clavicle Positive Test Implications Acromioclavicular and/or coracoclavicular ligament sprain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf8xI9GApMw side Empty Can Test StepsPatient stands with both shoulders abducted to 90°, horizontally adducted 30°, and internally rotated so the patient's thumbs face the floor Examiner resists the patient's attempts to actively abduct both shoulders Positive Test Weakness and/or report of pain Positive Test Implications Involvement of the supraspinatus muscle and/or tendon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAgCzTN5vnI Yergason Test Steps Patient is sitting or standing with the elbow flexed to 90° and forearm positioned so that the lateral border of the radius faces upward (neutral position) Examiner stands on the involved side and places one hand on the patient's forearm and the other near the bicipital groove Examiner resists the patient's attempt to actively supinate the forearm and externally rotate the humerus Positive Test Pain and/or snapping in the bicipital groove Positive Test Implications Bicipital tendinitis or tear/laxity of the transverse humeral ligament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zmQuzrWmr8 Speed's Test Steps Patient is sitting or standing with shoulder flexed to 90°, the elbow fully extended and the forearm supinated Examiner places one hand on the patient's forearm and the other hand over the bicipital groove Examiner resists the patient's attempt to actively flex the humerus forward Positive Test Tenderness and/or pain in the bicipital groove Positive Test Implications Bicipital tendinitis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N00gA4Pvsbw Drop Arm Test Steps Patient is sitting or standing with the involved arm fully abducted Patient then slowly lowers the arm back to their side Positive Test Patient is unable to slowly return the arm to the side and/or has significant pain when attempting to perform the task Positive Test Implications Rotator cuff pathology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEKWtmyPsTA Positive test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvwYEoeHPaA Hawkins–Kennedy Impingement Test Steps Patient is sitting or standing with upper extremities relaxed Examiner grasps the patient's elbow with one hand and the patient's wrist with the other hand Examiner forward flexes the shoulder to 90 degrees° and then internally rotates the patient's shoulder Positive Test Pain and apprehension during the motion Positive Test Implications Possible shoulder impingement of the supraspinatus or long head of the biceps brachii tendon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzgQcLuaFLw Pectoralis Major Contracture Test StepsPatient lies supine with both hands clasped together behind the head Examiner stands behind the patient Examiner passively moves the patient's elbows towards the table Positive Test Patient is unable to passively have their elbow(s) reach the table Positive Test Implications Pectoralis major muscle contracture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hELvntEPpE0 Neer Impingement Test Steps Patient is sitting or standing with upper extremities relaxed Examiner grasps the patient's scapula (posteriorly) with one hand and the elbow (anteriorly) with the other hand Examiner stabilizes the patient's scapula and then passively and maximally forward flexes the patient's shoulder Positive Test Shoulder pain and apprehension Positive Test Implications Shoulder impingement, particularly of the supraspinatus and biceps long head tendons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8-yLHQ_JaM Elbow Palpations = Olecranon fossa, olecranon process, medial epicondyle, lateral epicondyle, cubital tunnel, capitulum, radius, ulna, humerus, bicep, tricep, flexor muscles, extensor muscles, brachioradialis ROM AROM Flexion, AROM Extension, AROM Pronation, AROM Supination, MMT Flexion, MMT extension, MMT pronation, MMT Supination Steps Athlete is sitting Examiner stabilizes the involved elbow while palpating along the lateral epicondyle With closed fist, the athlete pronates and radially deviates the forearm and extends the wrist against the examiner's resistance Positive Test Pain along the lateral epicondyle region of the humerus or objective muscle weakness as a result of complaints of discomfort Positive Test Implications Lateral epicondylitis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehYTeDN4usc Lateral Epicondylitis Test/Resistive Tennis Elbow Test/Cozen's Test Steps extended Athlete is sitting with elbow fully Examiner passively pronates the forearm and flexes the athlete's wrist Positive Test Pain along the lateral epicondyle region of the humerus Positive Test Implications Lateral epicondylitis LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS TEST/PASSIVE TENNIS ELBOW TEST Steps Athlete is sitting or standing and makes a fist with the involved side Examiner faces the athlete and palpates along the medial epicondyle with one hand and grasps the athlete's wrist with the other hand Examiner passively supinates the forearm and extends the elbow, wrist and fingers Positive Test Complaints of discomfort along the medial aspect of the elbow Positive Test Implications Medial epicondylitis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rBCpk3jFaQ Medial Epicondylitis Test/Golfer's Elbow Test Steps Athlete is sitting or standing Athlete maximally flexes the elbow and holds the position for 3 to 5 minutes Positive Test Radiating pain into the median nerve distribution in the athlete's arm and/or hand Positive Test Implications Cubital fossa syndrome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMIlm9SULvo ELBOW FLEXION TEST Steps Athlete is sitting with elbow flexed to 20 to 30 degrees Examiner stands with the distal hand around the athlete's wrist (laterally) and the proximal hand over the athlete's elbow joint (medially) Examiner stabilizes the wrist and applies a varus stress to the elbow with the proximal hand Positive Test Lateral elbow pain and/or increased varus movement with diminished or absent endpoint Positive Test Implications Radial (lateral) collateral ligament sprain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUKxFwh5QjU VARUS STRESS TEST Steps Athlete is sitting with elbow flexed to 20 to 30 degrees Examiner stands with the distal hand around the athlete's wrist (laterally) and the proximal hand over the athlete's elbow joint (medially) Examiner stabilizes the wrist and applies a varus stress to the elbow with the proximal hand Positive Test Lateral elbow pain and/or increased varus movement with diminished or absent endpoint Positive Test Implications Radial (lateral) collateral ligament sprain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUKxFwh5QjU VARUS STRESS TEST StepsAthlete is sitting with the elbow flexed to 20 to 30 degrees Examiner stands with distal hand around the athlete's wrist (medially) and the proximal hand over the athlete's elbow joint (laterally) Examiner stabilizes the wrist and applies a valgus stress to the elbow with the proximal hand Positive Test Medial elbow pain and/or increased valgus movement with a diminished or absent endpoint Positive Test Implications: Ulnar (medial) collateral ligament sprain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXQxH0UTn-8 VALGUS STRESS TEST StepsAthlete is sitting with the elbow in slight flexion Examiner grasps athlete's wrist (laterally) with distal hand Examiner stabilizes the wrist and taps on the ulnar nerve in the ulnar notch with the index finger Positive Test Tingling along the ulnar distribution of the forearm, hand and fingers Positive Test Implications Ulnar nerve compromise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPJpT_C0I4k TINEL'S SIGN TEST Steps Athlete is sitting or standing Examiner instructs athlete to pinch the tips of the thumb and index finger together Positive Test Inability to touch the tips of the thumb and index finger together or touching the pads of the thumb and index finger together Positive Test Implications Pathology of the anterior interosseous nerve between the two heads of the pronator muscle PINCH GRIP TEST Palpations Ulna, radius, carpal bones, scaphoid, hook of hamate, metacarpals, proximal phalanx, middle phalanx, distal phalanx, ulnar/radial carpal joint, metacarpal phalangeal joint, proximal interphalangeal joint, distal interphalangeal joint, interphalangeal joint (thumb only). Hand/Wrist AROM wrist flexion, MMT wrist flexion, AROM wrist extension, MMT wrist extension, AROM ulnar deviation, MMT ulnar deviation, AROM radial deviation, MMT radial deviation, AROM flexion of MCP joint, MMT flexion of MCP joint, AROM extension of MCP joint, MMT extension of MCP joint, AROM PIP flexion, AROM PIP extension, AROM DIP flexion, AROM DIP extension, AROM phalanges 2-5 abduction, AROM phalanges 2-5 adduction, AROM thumb flexion, AROM thumb extension, AROM thumb abduction, AROM thumb adduction, AROM thumb opposition. Special Tests Tap/Percussion Test Steps Athlete is sitting or standing with finger extended Examiner applies a firm tap to the end of the finger being tested Positive Test Pain at the site of injury Positive Test Implications Possible fracture (NO VIDEO) MP Torsion/Grind/Compression, Transverse Compression Test Steps Athlete is sitting or standing with finger extended Examiner holds the distal phalanx and applies compression along the axis of the bone of the finger being tested Positive Test Pain at the site of injury Positive Test Implications Possible fracture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cKMVReLLLk Finkelstein Test Steps Athlete is sitting or standing and forms a fist around the thumb Examiner grasps the athlete's forearm with the proximal hand and the athlete's fist with the distal hand Examiner stabilizes the athlete's forearm with the proximal hand and ulnarly deviates the athlete's wrist and the distal hand Positive Test Pain over the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons distally Positive Test Implications Possible tenosynovitis or pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41mBOd-rr6M Phalen Test Steps Athlete is sitting or standing with the dorsal aspect of both hands in full contact so that both wrists are maximally flexed Athlete applies a steady compressive force through the forearms so that the wrists are maximally flexed for 1 minute Positive Test Numbness and tingling in the median nerve distribution of the fingers Positive Test Implications Carpal tunnel syndrome or median nerve compression https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpGHYujo37o Tinel's Sign Test (Radial & Ulnar Nerve) Steps Athlete is sitting next to a flat surface Examiner taps the volar aspect of the athlete's wrist over the area of the carpel tunnel Positive Test Tingling, paresthesia or pain in the area of the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and radial one–half of the ring finger Positive Test Implications Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel or carpal tunnel syndrome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcDhqKRT2aU&spfreload=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx_YgYzlbw0 Murphy's Sign Test Steps Athlete is sitting or standing Athletes makes a fist and examiner observes the position of the third metacarpal Positive Test Third metacarpal is level with the second and fourth metacarpals Positive Test Implications Dislocated lunate Fromet's Sign Test Steps Patient is asked to hold a piece of paper between the thumb and index finger while the examiner attempts to pull it away Positive Test Flexion of the first IP joint Positive Test Implications Adductor pollicis paralysis due to ulnar nerve damage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJTIhm1VfSI Long Finger Flexion Test Steps Examiner maintains stabilization of digits in extension except for digit being tested Examiner stabilizes MCP and PIP of digit being tested Examiner asks patient to flex DIP If suspected flexor digitorum superficialis rupture repeat without stabilization of PIP and ask patient to flex PIP Positive Test Loss of flexion of DIP Loss of PIP flexion Positive Test Implications Flexor digitorum profundus rupture or nerve damage Flexor digitorum profundus and superficialis rupture or nerve damage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4mXkUQ2sD0