Shockwave therapy is a modality that is becoming more common in the field of physical therapy, as well as other health care fields. Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. One of the most common […]
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Yoga is very popular these days, and with good reason. There are many benefits from its regular practice. The following infographic illustrates many interesting facts around its popularity and growth, about your typical yogi, and more. The 4 sections of the infographic are: The Growing Industry of Yoga Profile of the Yogi Interesting Facts About
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The Lift Off Test (also knows as Gerber’s Test) is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for a tear in subscapularis tendon or subscapularis tendonitis. It can also show scapular instability. Read more about rotator cuff tears. The Bear Hug Test is another test for subscapularis integrity. Involved Structures Starting Position This test is
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The following is a list of the many common tests used by physical therapists / physiotherapists and other orthopedic/orthopaedic practitioners when examining the elbow. The tests will eventually have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the elbow it is useful to review basic elbow anatomy and basic
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The following is a list of the many common tests used by physical therapists / physiotherapists and other orthopedic/orthopaedic practitioners when examining the ankle. The tests will eventually have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the ankle it is useful to review basic ankle
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Much has been made recently about how bad sitting is for you. It’s the new smoking, didn’t you know? Well, standing all day has its problems too. Chances are you’ll have to spend part of your day sitting anyway. When you do sit, a good chair set up properly can save you from much of
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Roos Test is a common test included in the examination of the shoulder, specifically for the presence of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). The test is very easy to carry out. It is also known as the EAST (Elevated Arm Stress Test) Test or the Hands Up Test. Other tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome include: Involved
The Crank Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for integrity of the glenoid labrum; it tests for a labral tear. This test is quite similar in many ways to the McMurray Test for meniscal damage in the knee. Involved Structures Starting Position This test is usually performed with the patient in sitting
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O’Brien’s Test is a special orthopaedic/orthopedic test for the shoulder that attempts to test specifically for glenohumeral joint labral tears (and more specifically for SLAP Lesions; superior labral tear from anterior to posterior). A false positive may occur if there is an injury to the rotator cuff or acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Involved Structures Starting Position The
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The Drop Arm Test is a test for rotator cuff tears, specifically of the supraspinatus tendon. Involved Structures Starting Position This test can be performed with the patient in standing or sitting. The examiner supports the patient’s arm to be tested and abducts it to 90 degrees. Alternatively, the examiner may abduct the arm to
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