The Prone Anterior Drawer Test assesses anterior talocrural translation and may support suspicion of anterior talofibular ligament involvement when findings match the client’s history and other ankle assessment results. A positive finding may include increased anterior translation, a soft end-feel, ...

The Peroneus Longus and Brevis Tests assess resisted eversion and peroneal muscle/tendon function. A positive finding may include pain, weakness, cramping, tendon snapping or symptom reproduction along the lateral ankle or foot. These tests do not confirm peroneal tendon pathology on their own and s...

Kleiger’s Test, also known as the external rotation stress test or dorsiflexion-external rotation test, is used to assess symptom response during syndesmosis loading. A positive result may increase suspicion of syndesmosis involvement when it reproduces distal tibiofibular or anterolateral ankle pai...

The Ankle Impingement Sign is used to reproduce anterior or anterolateral ankle symptoms during dorsiflexion and local compression. A positive finding may increase suspicion of anterior ankle impingement when symptoms match the client’s history and location. Diagnostic accuracy evidence is promising...

The Eversion Stress Test is used to assess medial ankle structures, particularly the deltoid ligament complex, by applying an eversion stress to the ankle. A positive finding may include medial ankle pain, increased eversion laxity or apprehension compared with the other side. Evidence for diagnosti...

What this test measures

The anterior drawer test is used to assess anterior talar translation relative to the tibia, primarily to help evaluate the integrity of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). It is most commonly used when a lateral ankle sprain is suspected and should be interpreted alon...