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Special Tests

Cervical Spine Examination

Cervical Spine Examination: assess movement, identify clinical signs, and support assessment. A focused, anatomically organised reference at ptreha.com.

Roos Test

Roos Test

The Roos Test assesses whether sustained arm elevation and repeated hand movements reproduce a patient’s upper-limb symptoms. Also called the elevated arm stress test…

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Sharp-Purser Test

Sharp-Purser Test

The Sharp-Purser Test is a clinical assessment historically used to evaluate possible anterior atlantoaxial instability, particularly in people with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis…

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Cervical Distraction Test

Cervical Distraction Test

The Cervical Distraction Test is a commonly used orthopedic special test within the physical examination of patients with neck pain and upper-limb symptoms. It…

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