Special Tests
Special test that assesses integrity of the anterior talofibular ligament
What is the anterior drawer test?
This joint experiences the greatest range of motion within the foot
What is the 1st MTP joint?
This orthotic device applies a gentle stretch to the plantar fascia
What is a night splint?
A patient presents in the ATF with a heel pain. They have a red, swollen, and tender to palpate bump along the back of the heel. They report pain has been ongoing for several weeks, starting after wearing new shoes, they are diagnosed with this condition
What is retrocalcaneal exostosis?
To correctly perform a Lachman's test, the clinician's line of pull is in line with this muscle group
What are the hamstrings?
This range of motion for ankle plantarflexion would be considered normal
What is 0 to 50 degrees?
To correct a lateral glide of the patella, a clinician can use the type of taping technique
What is McConnell's taping?
A patient experience pain at the point of Kehr's sign may be suffering from an injury to this part of the body.
What is an injury to the spleen?
This special test assesses weakness of the gluteus medius muscle
What is Trendelenburg?
These three bony landmarks help to guide the placement of your goniometer when assessing range of motion of the knee joint
What are the Greater trochanter, Lateral epicondyle of the femur, and lateral malleolus?
An athlete presents with a Grade I strain of the iliopsoas muscle. This compression wrap technique can help alleviate their symptoms.
An individual suffering from acute appendicitis would have pain at this specific location.
What is McBurney's point?
During the navicular drop test, we are observing for this specific movement of the foot to indicate a positive test
What is pronation?
This test for length of the rectus femoris is considered normal/negative with a measurement greater than 90 degrees of flexion
What is Ely's test?
When applying a compression wrap, the Athletic trainer should be sure to overlap the wrap by this amount with each pass
What is 1/3 to 1/2?
This deformity is found in an individual who has a second toe longer than their great toe
What is Morton's toe?
These three special tests confirm or deny the presence of a meniscus injury
What are: McMurray's, Apley's, and Thessaly's tests?
This specific device is used to measure range of motion of the lumbar spine
What is the inclinometer?
This taping method, often used in conjunction with a closed basketweave, helps to the ankle against inversion, eversion, and syndesmotic injuries
What is the Spartan Slipper?
The condition in this muscle can compress the sciatic nerve, leading to radicular pain throughout the affected side.
What is piriformis syndrome?