Hip flexor strain test: Thomas Test, FADIR, and clinical grading
Hip flexor injuries are among the most frequently missed diagnoses in clinical musculoskeletal assessment. Anterior hip pain gets attributed to groin pulls, lumbosacral referral, or hip labral pathology, while the underlying hip flexor strain goes undocumented and undertreated. A systematic review published in the journal Sports Medicine found that sports-related groin pain accounts for 12% […]
Infraspinatus test: How to perform and interpret it
How to perform and interpret the infraspinatus test: resisted external rotation weakness signals a rotator cuff tear or nerve neuropathy.
Illinois Agility Test: Protocol, norms, and scoring guide
Coaches and rehabilitation clinicians need a way to measure how fast an athlete can change direction, and the Illinois Agility Test has been the standard field answer since 1979. This guide covers the exact course setup, the step-by-step protocol, how to score a trial, and the one validated normative table that exists for it. What […]
Foot stress fracture test: Clinical tests, home checks, and imaging
A positive single-leg hop test and point tenderness point to a foot stress fracture. MRI confirms it when early X-rays miss it.
Noble compression test: How to perform and interpret results
Most lateral knee pain in runners gets blamed on the IT band. The Noble compression test helps confirm whether iliotibial band syndrome is the real cause. The challenge is proving it. The noble compression test, also known as Noble’s test, is a quick, hands-on tool clinicians use during a physical exam. It provokes the characteristic […]
Gaenslen’s test: how to perform and interpret it
Most guides to Gaenslen’s test stop at the description: flex one hip, extend the other, and watch for pain. That leaves the harder questions unanswered. So what actually counts as a positive result? Why does the test throw so many false positives, and where does it belong in a sacroiliac joint (SIJ) workup? This guide […]
Anterior pelvic tilt: causes, symptoms, and how to fix it
Anterior pelvic tilt is often harmless. Learn the real causes, symptoms, and the stretch-and-strengthen routine that actually corrects it.
Duck Walk Test
Download your free duck walk test Duck walk test A ready-to-use assessment form documenting patient positioning, test procedure, positive signs (joint line pain, clicking, inability to complete squat), clinical findings, and referral recommendations for meniscal pathology screening. Download template The duck walk test, also called the Childress test or Childress sign, is a clinical assessment […]
Fat burn heart rate chart: Free download by age
Download your free fat burn heart rate chart Age-based reference showing fat-burning heart rate zones (60-80% of maximum heart rate), BPM ranges, and the calculation formula. Ready to print or share with patients and clients in fitness, wellness, and weight-loss programs. Download template The fat burn heart rate chart is a clinical reference tool that […]
Biceps load test: SLAP lesion assessment protocol
Download your biceps load test assessment template A ready-to-use clinical form for documenting biceps load test procedures, patient positioning, test findings, and clinical decision-making. Includes protocols for both Test I and Test II with space for sensitivity/specificity interpretation and referral recommendations. Download template Shoulder pain during overhead activities, or when lying on the affected side, […]