HOPS Steps
H stands for…
History
S stands for…
Subjective
Valgus checks
MCL
Most common ligament torn.
ACL
ATFL injured how?
Inversion
O stands for…
Observation
O stands for…
Objective
Varus checks
LCL
MCL tear occurs from which force?
Valgus
Anterior Drawer (ankle) checks…
ATFL
Which step includes palpating?
P
A stands for…
Assessment
Lachman checks
ACL
LCL tear occurs from which force?
Varus
Wrist Glide checks…
Wrist ligament stability
Which step stresses the area?
Special Tests
P stands for…
Plan
Thompson checks
Achilles
Meniscus injured by…
Twisting
Taping rule #1
Do not cut off circulation
Why is History first?
To understand mechanism
Which section includes care plan?
P
Empty Can checks
Supraspinatus
Why test both sides?
Compare baseline
Why Tape?
Support ligaments/tendons