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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 an orthopedic examination used to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. It is one

The knee is the largest joint in the body and the most commonly injured. This guide covers the major orthopedic special tests used to assess knee pathology, organized by the structure or condition being tested. Review basic knee anatomy before working through these tests if needed. Ligaments of the Knee – Wikimedia Commons ACL Tests

What is Speed’s Test? The Speed’s test is a physical examination technique used to assess pathology of the long head of the biceps tendon and, secondarily, to screen for superior labral (SLAP) lesions. It is one of the most commonly performed shoulder tests in clinical practice and is frequently included alongside other biceps and labral

What is the Empty Can Test? The Empty Can test — also known as Jobe’s test or the supraspinatus test — is a physical examination technique used to assess the integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. It is one of the most commonly performed rotator cuff tests in orthopedic and physical therapy practice. The

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

Quick Reference What It Measures Combined lumbar flexion and hamstring flexibility How to Score Distance in cm between fingertips and floor (positive = above floor; negative = past floor) Number of Trials 3 trials; record average or best Minimal Detectable Change 4.5 cm — the threshold for a clinically meaningful change Normal Reference Reaching the

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,

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

Welcome to the Scientific Journals section of Physical Therapy Web, your trusted resource for evidence-based information and professional development in the field of physical therapy and physiotherapy. Here, you will find a curated, comprehensive list of leading scientific journals—spanning both traditional print and online-only publications—that are directly relevant to physical therapists, physiotherapists, students, educators, and