Bounce home test: technique, accuracy, and free template
Download your free bounce home test template A one-page clinical form covering patient positioning, the step-by-step technique, a positive/negative result classification with end-feel description, and space for additional notes. Print it for the chart or attach it to the patient record after each exam. Download template The bounce home test checks whether a knee can […]
Wingate test: Protocol, measurements, and normative values
The Wingate test is a 30-second maximal cycle sprint at 7.5% of body mass, measuring peak power, mean power, and fatigue index.
Resistance training for seniors: The complete guide
Adults lose up to 8% of muscle mass per decade after age 30, with that rate accelerating sharply after 60, according to UCLA Health. For most people, that loss goes unnoticed until a stumble becomes a fall, or getting out of a chair takes real effort. Resistance training for seniors, also called strength exercises for […]
Reverse pivot shift test: Technique, interpretation, and accuracy
Most knee instability is caught early. Posterolateral corner injuries are not. They account for roughly 7-16% of all acute knee ligament injuries overall. Isolated PLC injury, without a concurrent ACL or PCL tear, is the rarer 2% subset. Yet missed or delayed diagnoses are a leading cause of failed ACL and PCL reconstructions. The American […]
Passive lumbar extension test: Procedure, interpretation and accuracy
Most cases of low back pain resolve on their own. A subset don’t. The missing variable is often lumbar spinal instability: the failure of passive and dynamic structures to control intervertebral motion within physiological limits. Identifying instability early changes the management pathway, shifting treatment from symptom relief to targeted stabilization. The passive lumbar extension test […]
Quadriceps active test
Download your free quadriceps active test documentation form A one-page form for recording quadriceps active test results across both knees. It captures patient information, translation and pain findings, a positive-or-negative call, and space for practitioner notes and signature. Download template The quadriceps active test is a clinical examination tool used by physical therapists, orthopedic clinicians. […]
Tardieu Scale
Download your free Tardieu Scale PDF A standardised clinical assessment tool for measuring muscle spasticity across different velocities of movement. Includes scoring criteria (X quality, Y angle, R1/R2 measurements, SA calculation) and administration protocol for upper and lower limb muscle groups. Download template Clinicians assessing spasticity in neurological conditions often struggle to distinguish between true […]
Knee outcome survey (KOS-ADLS) template + scoring guide
Download your free Knee Outcome Survey template A standardized patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for assessing knee function, pain, and symptoms. This fillable form includes 6 symptom items and 8 functional activity items (14 total) rated on a 0-5 Likert scale, plus step-by-step scoring instructions. Download template The knee outcome survey (KOS) is a patient-reported outcome […]
Clunk test: Procedure, interpretation and documentation template
Download your free clunk test assessment template A ready-to-use clinical assessment template for documenting patient positioning, examiner observations, positive/negative findings, and clinical interpretation of the clunk test. Streamlines record-keeping and ensures consistent documentation across your practice team. Download template Shoulder labral tears affect thousands of patients annually, particularly in overhead athletes and individuals with glenohumeral […]
Range of motion assessment: A clinical guide for practitioners
Most musculoskeletal complaints walk through the door with one thing in common: restricted movement. A range of motion assessment gives a clinician the first objective read on how bad a restriction is. That applies whether it’s a post-surgical shoulder, a stiff lumbar spine, or an ankle recovering from a sprain. It’s commonly abbreviated as ROM […]