What is the Hornblower’s Test? The Hornblower’s Test (also knows as Hornblower’s Sign or the Patte Test) is a common special test used in orthopedic physical assessment and examination of the shoulder. It is used to test the integrity of the muscles of the rotator cuff. The test is very simple to perform and is […]
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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy is a very common condition, especially in men over 40. This short but informative infographic outlines some useful facts and recommendations including: findings on ultrasound are often normal bursal effusion is not associated with clinical outcomes or pain the cervical spine may refer pain to the same area there is often a
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What is Adson’s Test? Adson’s Test, also known as Adson’s Maneuver, is a test used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder when testing for thoracic outlet syndrome. Other tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome include: Involved Structures Starting Position The test can be performed with the patient in either sitting or standing with their elbow in full extension.
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What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a group of disorders of the shoulder that are the result of compression of vessels or nerves located between the clavicle and the first rib. The space between the clavicle and the first rib is commonly known as the ‘thoracic outlet’. Symptoms of TOS Compression of the
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A SLAP Lesion is a tear of the superior glenoid labrum near the origin of the long head of biceps. The acronym SLAP is named for the Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior. The Anterior Slide Test for SLAP Lesions is a test used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder when testing for lesions to the
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The Full Can Test, along with the Empty Can Test, is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for supraspinatus impingement or integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. Read about rotator cuff tears. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is done in sitting or standing. On the side to be tested the examiner stabilizes shoulder
There are thousands of different anatomy terms but most of them have rather boring origins. However, there are some common terms for human body parts that have quite interesting etymology. Below is a list of some of the more interesting ones. If you know of any parts of the human anatomy that have especially interesting origins,
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This paper is unlikely to get published in a peer-reviewed journal but it is likely to ruffle a few feathers. My purpose in writing this potentially controversial paper is three fold: My primary intention is to share with fellow colleagues my past struggles with manual therapy (MT), and describe how I was needlessly and unjustifiably
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The Scarf Test (or Cross Arm Adduction Test, or Cross Chest Adduction Test) is a very simple test that is used in orthopedic shoulder examination as a test for acromioclavicular (a-c) joint injury / pathology. A positive test commonly indicates ac joint osteoarthritis or ac joint ligament injuries such as a ligament sprain or joint separation.
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Tissue Distraction Release with Movement (TDR-WM) Abstract The practise of cupping has been used for thousands of years and continues to be a common medical intervention in traditional Chinese medicine. The latest systematic review on cupping concludes that, to date, there is only low-quality evidence indicating that cupping may be effective for reducing musculoskeletal pain.
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