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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If you’re setting up a clinic, adding to an existing modality lineup, or shopping for a portable unit for home visits, therapeutic ultrasound is one of the more straightforward purchases. But the spec sheets can be confusing, and cheap units can produce uneven or unreliable output. This page covers what actually matters. For a clinical
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The Jobe Test (aka The Jobe Relocation Test, JRT or the Relocation Test) is commonly used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder when testing for anterior shoulder instability. It is commonly coupled with the Apprehension Test. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is best performed with the patient lying supine on the examination table. The
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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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The Roos Test is primarily used to identify neurogenic TOS, where patients typically report arm pain, numbness, tingling, or heaviness with overhead or sustained arm positions. Involved Structures The thoracic outlet is bordered by the first rib inferiorly, the clavicle anteriorly, and the scalene muscles laterally. The key structures susceptible to compression include: How to
The Apprehension Test (aka The Anterior Apprehension Test) is commonly used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder when testing for anterior shoulder instability. It is commonly coupled with the Relocation Test (aka Jobe Relocation Test). Involved Structures Starting Position The test is best performed with the patient lying supine on the examination table. The arm
The Allen Test (also called the Allen Maneuver) is a physical examination procedure used to assess for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). It tests for neurovascular compression by placing the arm in a position of mechanical stress and monitoring for pulse obliteration or symptom reproduction. Additional tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Roos Test | Adson’s Maneuver
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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 hip. The tests will eventually have links to descriptions of the tests as well as video demonstrations. Before learning about the examination of the hip it is useful to review basic hip anatomy. If you know
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[ READ PART 1 ] Questioning the use of NSAIDs Given Inflammation is a Perfectly Healthy Response Following Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and are one of the most commonly used medications worldwide. It is estimated that more than 30 million people take NSAIDs daily for a variety of
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