During the neurodynamic tests, a positive test is considered present only when one or more of the following occurs : There is a reproduction of the patient’s symptoms. There is an asymmetric sensation between the right & left limbs. There is a significant deviation from normal sensation. Symptoms change with sensitizing movements. The test is…
What is the purpose of Gillet’s test? How do you perform Gillet’s test?
What is purpose of the Gaenslen’s Test? How do you perform the Gaenslen’s Test? What is result of the Gaenslen’s Test? Other technique of performance of the Gaenslen’s Test: What is Evidence of the Gaenslen’s Test?
What is Hip Hinge exercise? The Hip Hinge is an exercise that primarily targets the posterior part of the body. The muscles located in the posterior part of the lower body are the hamstrings, Glutes. This exercise also utilizes abdominals and core muscles.When you perform hinges from the hips, your spine should be neutral and…
Fire hydrants exercise is an important exercise to strengthen gluteal and core muscles. It is helps to reduce the Back pain and leg pain and reduce the risk of injury. What is Fire hydrant exercise? Fire hydrants have also known as a quadruped hip abductions exercise, this is a body weight type of exercise. It…
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…
The distraction test is used for patients who have complained of radicular symptoms in the history & show radicular signs during the examination. It is used to alleviate symptoms. This test is a provocation test to check the cervical symptoms. This test is applied to the clinic to check the neurological symptoms of the hand…
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…
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…
Rotator cuff stretching is an important exercise to improve flexibility and function of your shoulder region and also reduces the risk of Rotator cuff injury. What is rotator cuff stretching? The Rotator cuff is a term used for the group of four muscles and their tendons, which assist in providing stability and strength to your…
