Spurling's Test

Spurling’s Test:

This test is also known as the foraminal compression test/Maximal Cervical Compression Test. This test is performed if, in the history, the patient has complained of nerve root symptoms, which at the time of examination are diminished or absent. This test is designed to provoke symptoms. What is the Purpose of Spurling’s Test? This test…

special test for the sacroiliac joint involvement

Special test for the sacroiliac joint involvement:

This test is reported that active mobility tests should not be used to test the passive mobility of the sacroiliac joints. Patient felt passive movements used to look for asymmetry were more effective. These tests are applied to the clinic for checking the involvement of the SI joint. These clinical tests are applied by to…

The figure of Eight Measurement of the Hand

The figure of Eight Measurement of the Hand:

In the Figure-of-eight measurements test use a tape to measure the wrist joint. This test is an easy way to measure the edema of the hand. This test also captures the accumulation in the dorsal hand so that the circumferential tape measurements do not capture the measurement. This test is applied to the clinic to…

Weber Two-Point Discrimination Test

Weber Two-Point Discrimination Test:

This test is also known as Moberg’s Two-Point Discrimination Test. Two-point discrimination test is the ability to discern which is two nearby objects touching of the skin for truly two points of distinct, not to one. This is often tested with the two sharp points during the neurological examination. This test is assumed to reflect…

Phalen’s Test & Reverse Phalen’s Test

Phalen’s Test & Reverse Phalen’s Test:

Phalen’s Test & Reverse Phalen’s Test is an examination test to check the nerve compression at the wrist joint used by Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic and other healthcare professionals if the patient complains about tingling numbness, paresthesia in the Hand. Phalen’s Test: What is the Purpose of Phalen’s Test? What is the Summary of the CTS =…