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This test assesses deep neck flexor endurance and is considered abnormal in males under how many seconds
what is the deep neck flexor endurance test and what is 19 seconds.
The SLR test is to identify nerve roots at this level.
what is L4-S2?
A patient reports twisting the knee while playing basketball and now experiences locking and joint-line pain. Which two special tests would be most appropriate?
What are McMurray and Thessaly?
A patient has pain 3–4 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle and symptoms are reproduced more with resisted middle finger extension than resisted wrist extension. This test is called and suspect what condition
What is Maudsley's Test; possible radial tunnel/supinator syndrome.
What is Quality, quantity and change of symptoms?
A patient presents with painful overhead reaching and a painful arc. Name two additional tests from the shoulder impingement cluster you should perform.
What are Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer, or the Infraspinatus Test?
A patient reports low back pain that worsens with standing and walking, but improves with sitting and forward bending. Which lumbar special test would help assess for facet-related compression?
What is the Quadrant Test (Kemp's Test)?
During McMurray testing, this tibial motion biases the each meniscus
What is:
Your patient has radial styloid pain, swelling over the first dorsal compartment, and pain with resisted thumb extension. Which special test is most likely positive?
What is Finkelstein's Test?
When performing MMT you plan to hold it for this long and test the muscle in these positions.
A patient reports anterior groin pain during squatting and prolonged sitting. Which special test would you expect to be most provocative?
What is FADIR?
A throwing athlete reports deep shoulder pain, painful clicking, and symptoms with overhead activity. What three labral tests would be appropriate?
What are:
A patient demonstrates increased valgus laxity at 20° of knee flexion but symmetrical findings at 0°. this structure is most likely involved
What is the MCL?
A patient reports numbness and tingling into the ring and small finger that worsens while holding a phone or driving. This special test is appopriate
What is Elbow Flexion Test for cubital tunnel syndrome.
When performing CPA to L4/L5 segments, you can locate the segment by location these palpatory structures (at least 3)
A patient reports lateral hip pain when lying on their side and pain with prolonged walking. Which special test would you perform to assess ITB/TFL involvement? Demo
What is the Ober Test?
Demonstrate how you would assess a suspected first-rib dysfunction and explain your findings.
What is the CRLF/First Rib Assessment?
A patient demonstrates a positive posterior sag sign prior to any ligament testing. Which ligament should be suspected and which additional special test would you perform?
What is the PCL and Posterior Drawer Test?
A patient complains of painful clicking in the wrist after a FOOSH injury. You perform a Watson (Scaphoid Shift) Test by doing this:
what is starting in ulnar deviation/ext, then apply sustained force to scaphoid, then passively move the patient to radial deviate and slight flexion
Progression a patient using the hypermobility progression is:
What is:
1. Concentric away from hypermobility
2. Isometric towards
3. Eccentric towards
4. Concentric towards
when suspecting limited mobility in muscles of the hip, this special test would help differentiate at least 4 muscles. Demo
What is the Thomas test?
When suspecting lumbar instability, this test would help confirm that diagnosis. Need to demo
1. CPA to confirm segment
2. lift legs
3. CPA again and pain should be diminshed
A patient was injured during a tackle and reports pain above the ankle joint. The squeeze test is positive. What injury should you suspect and what two additional tests could help confirm it? Demo
What is a syndesmotic (high ankle) sprain?
Additional tests:
A patient reports ulnar-sided wrist pain that worsens with loaded ulnar deviation and forearm rotation. This special test should be performed. Demo
What is TFCC Load Test (Sharpey's Test)
When performing endurance exercises these parameters are correct concerning reps, RPE, % of RM and Isometric hold times
What is