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Special Tests

General Orthopedic Examination

General orthopedic examination guide on ptreha.com: a focused reference for assessing movement, identifying useful clinical signs, and organising findings by anatomical area.

Single-Leg Balance Test

Single-Leg Balance Test

The Single-Leg Balance Test is a simple performance-based clinical assessment used to examine a person’s ability to maintain postural stability while standing on one…

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Star Excursion Balance Test

Star Excursion Balance Test

The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a functional performance test used to assess dynamic postural control during single-leg stance. It challenges the person…

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Y-Balance Test

Y-Balance Test

The Y-Balance Test is a standardized functional performance assessment used to examine dynamic balance, single-leg postural control, and the ability to reach in multiple…

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Deep Squat Test

Deep Squat Test

The Deep Squat Test is a functional movement assessment used to observe how a person performs a deep bilateral squat. It is commonly associated…

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30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test

30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test

The 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test is a functional performance assessment used to examine how many times a person can rise from a chair and return…

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four-square step test

Four-Square Step Test

The Four-Square Step Test (FSST) is a brief, performance-based measure of dynamic standing balance and stepping ability. It requires the patient to step in…

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functional reach test

Functional Reach Test

The Functional Reach Test is a simple, quick, and widely used clinical measure of standing balance and dynamic stability. It assesses how far a…

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