Musculoskeletal & Pain Management Heel thump test: how to perform, interpret, and document findings A positive heel thump test is pain at the anterolateral ankle, above the joint l... Despina Petrushevska Last Updated: Sep 24, 2026
Clinical guides Cotton test: How to perform and interpret this ankle assessment A positive cotton test means over 3-4 mm lateral talar translation. Specificity ... Tanja Lepcheska Last Updated: Sep 23, 2026
Clinical guides Lateral hop test: Protocol, scoring and return-to-sport use The lateral hop test is a single-leg functional test in which the patient hops s... Anja Dodevska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Musculoskeletal & Pain Management Lateral scapular slide test: How to perform and interpret results A side-to-side difference of 1.5 cm or more at any of the three arm positions is... Tanja Lepcheska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Musculoskeletal & Pain Management Belly press test for shoulder: How to perform and interpret it The belly press test for shoulder assessment tells you whether the subscapularis... Monika Lazarevska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Physical Therapy Moving valgus stress test: How to perform and interpret it The moving valgus stress test checks the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in a th... Monika Lazarevska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Clinical guides Supination lift test: Technique, interpretation and TFCC accuracy The supination lift test is a wrist provocation test used to assess the triangul... Anja Dodevska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Clinical guides Shoulder mobility test: How to do it and interpret results Normal shoulder ROM is 180° flexion, 180° abduction and 60-90° external rotat... Tanja Lepcheska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Musculoskeletal & Pain Management Cross arm test: How to perform and interpret it The cross arm test is an orthopedic provocation test for acromioclavicular (AC) ... Maja Popovska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Clinical guides Elson test: How to perform and interpret it for central slip injuries The Elson test is a bedside examination that detects rupture of the central slip... Tanja Lepcheska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Clinical guides Varus stress test: Technique, grading, and when to refer Laxity at 30° points to the LCL. Opening at 0° means the posterolateral corner... Tanja Lepcheska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Clinical guides Kleiger’s test: Procedure, interpretation, and diagnostic accuracy Kleiger’s test is a clinical orthopedic special test used to detect ankle ... Tanja Lepcheska Last Updated: Sep 22, 2026