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Inferior Drawer or John Feagin Test

Purpose of Inferior Drawer or John Feagin Test (anteroinferior glenohumeral): To test if there is an anteroinferior instability of the glenohumeral joint. Patient position: Standing or High Sitting. Examiner position: Stand facing the patient’s affected side. Procedure: Abduct the patient’s arm passively up to 90 degrees and place the distal part of the patient’s arm on your shoulder (i.e., place the patient’s forearm/wrist on the … Continue reading Inferior Drawer or John Feagin Test

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Jerk Test

Purpose of Jerk Test: To test if there is a posteroinferior instability of the glenohumeral joint, indicating a torn posterior or posteroinferior labrum. Patient position: Sitting with the affected arm supported on the patient’s lap over a pillow. Examiner position: Standing behind the patient, near the affected shoulder. Procedure: Stabilize the patient’s scapula using one hand and hold the patient’s elbow with another hand. Elevate the … Continue reading Jerk Test

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Load and Shift Test

Purpose of Load and Shift Test: To test if there is an (anterior or posterior) instability of the glenohumeral joint. Patient position: Sitting with the affected arm supported on the patient’s lap over a pillow; or Supine lying. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient, near the affected shoulder. Procedure: Stabilize the patient’s scapula using one hand and grasp the head of the humerus bone using … Continue reading Load and Shift Test

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Does extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with eccentric loading and stretching exercises provide long-term relief for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?

Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that affects athletes and individuals who engage in activities that require repetitive stress on the Achilles tendon. It is a debilitating condition that can significantly impair mobility and quality of life. Several treatment options are available, including conservative management, physical therapy, and surgery. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative and non-invasive treatment option that has been shown to … Continue reading Does extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with eccentric loading and stretching exercises provide long-term relief for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy?

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Clinical Tests

Special Tests | A list of clinical tests that detect and/or confirm a physical or mental feature that is regarded as an indication of a disease. Orthopaedic Tests Neck Cervical Spurling’s test Jackson’s compression test Cervical distraction test Brachial plexus compression test Brachial plexus tension test Bikele’s sign Valsalva test for cervical/lumbar spine Alar ligament stress test Transverse ligament stress test Sharp purser test Arms … Continue reading Clinical Tests

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