Varus/valgus ligaments instability of the elbow

Varus/valgus ligaments instability of the elbow :

These tests are applied to the clinic for checking the ligamentous instability of the elbow. These tests mostly check the varus/valgus ligamentous instability of the elbow. These tests are applied by to therapist when the patient is complain about elbow joint pain. Purpose of the varus/valgus ligamentous instability of the elbow: These varus/valgus ligamentous instability…

Thompson Test

Achilles Tendon Rupture Test: Thompson Test and Matles test

Achilles tendon rupture is a relatively common injury that occurs when the Achilles tendon, the strong fibrous tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, tears or ruptures. This injury is often seen in athletes involved in sports that require sudden bursts of acceleration, such as basketball or tennis, but can also occur during…

Figure - Eight ankle measurement test

Figure – Eight ankle measurement test:

This measurement test is used by the clinic to check the swelling of the ankle joint. This measurement test is applied by to therapist or doctor when the patient complains of ankle pain and the presence of swellings. These ankle swellings are first check-in observation part of the assessment then palpate the swelling in the…

The Prone Anterior Drawer Test

The Prone Anterior Drawer Test :

This Prone Anterior Drawer test of ankle is used in the clinic to check the ligament instability in the ankle. This test is an orthopedic test that is used to assess the integrity of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle such as calcaneofibular ligaments/anterior talofibular & posterior talofibular. This Prone Anterior Drawer test of…