The Fulcrum test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the Fulcrum test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
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The prone knee bending test is a physical examination technique used to assess neural tension and stress on the femoral nerve and mid lumbar (L2-L4) nerve roots. Here are the steps to perform the prone knee bending test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with...
The FAIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FAIR test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the...
Craig's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for femoral anteversion or retroversion, which is a rotational abnormality of the femur bone in the hip joint. Here are the steps to perform Craig's test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with...
The Bowstring Sign is a physical examination technique used to assess for sciatic nerve irritation or compression in the hip. Here are the steps to perform the Bowstring Sign:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's...
The FADIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FADIR test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the...
The Adductor Squeeze Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the integrity and strength of the adductor muscles of the hip.
Patient Position: The patient should be lying supine (on their back) on an examination table with their knees bent and feet flat on the table.
Examiner...
The Thessaly Test is a clinical examination maneuver used to assess meniscal tears in the knee joint. It involves the patient actively rotating their body while standing on one leg, and the examiner applies a controlled rotational force to the knee joint.
Procedure:
- Position the patient...
Renne's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for patellar instability in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Renne's test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected knee to 20-30...
Wilson's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for a lateral meniscus tear in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Wilson's test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected knee to 90...
Slocum's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for anterolateral rotatory instability (ALRI) of the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Slocum's test:
1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's...
The Steinmann test, also known as the McMurray test, is a physical examination technique used to assess for meniscal pathology in the knee joint. Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the Steinmann test:
- Position the patient in a supine position with the affected knee flexed to 90...
