To better understand the mechanics of this test and why it is effective, you may want to review basic knee anatomy. What is the Anterior Drawer Test of the Knee? The Anterior Drawer Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. It is one of the most well […]
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The following is a list of the many common tests used by physical therapists and other orthopedic/orthopaedic practitioners when examining the knee. The tests will eventually have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the knee it is useful to review basic knee anatomy. If you know
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What is Speed’s Test? Speed’s Test is a very common test used in the examination of the painful shoulder. The test is easy to carry out and is also quite accurate, though the tissue producing the pain is not necessarily obvious. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is best performed with the patient in a
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What is the Empty Can Test? The Empty Can Test, along with the Full Can Test is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for supraspinatus impingement or integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. The test is also sometimes called the Empty Beer Can Test. The supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles.
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This article was written by Linda-Joy Lee (BSc, BSc (PT), FCAMT, CGIMS, MCPA), a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellow, clinical physiotherapist, and educator. She is known internationally for her skills in movement and performance analysis to restore optimum function and her integrated approach to treatment. We are very appreciative of her permission to
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The patient is asked to bend forward and attempt to reach for the floor with their fingertips. The physical therapist then measures the distance between the patient’s right long finger and the floor using a standard measuring tape. Can a test get any simpler than that? I must admit that I use the fingertip-to-floor (FTF)
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There have been estimations stating that 80% of Americans will experience back pain some time in their life1 (Web MD, Mayo Clinic). Choosing an appropriate therapeutic corrective exercise to address back pain can be quite the conundrum. One of the many goals in addressing back pain with movement is not only to modulate the pain,
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As a Physiotherapist, I have used kettlebells to rehabilitate and promote health in individuals with low back pain, shoulder impingement, ankle sprains, medial knee pain, myocardial infarction, mitral valve replacement, and much more. Who would have thought that a cast iron ball would be so clinically effective and versatile? Like most people, when I first
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This list of frequently asked questions is partially related to the ‘Physical Therapy Web’ site itself, though general physical therapy questions are included as well. The questions are compiled from those that have been sent in over the years. If you have a question that doesn’t appear in the list, please feel free to contact
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This section of Physical Therapy Web attempts to present a comprehensive list of sites that deal with diseases, injuries, and conditions which are often seen by individuals involved in the field of Physical Therapy. In addition, this page includes links to local articles on specific conditions. Orthopedic All About Arthritis Back Pain Info . com
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