Kernig Sign
Kernig Sign is a neurological clinical sign of meningeal irritation used during the examination of a patient in whom meningitis or another process affecting…
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Special Tests
A focused reference for assessing movement and identifying useful clinical signs, organised by anatomical area.
Neurological Examination
Babinski Sign
The Babinski Sign is a neurological examination finding used to assess the plantar response and provide information about corticospinal tract function. In neurologically mature…
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Chvostek sign
The Chvostek sign is a bedside physical examination finding used to assess increased neuromuscular excitability, classically in the context of suspected hypocalcemia. It is…
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Ankle & Foot Examination
Cotton Test
The Cotton Test also known as the hook test or lateral fibular stress test is an orthopedic special test used as part of the…
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Ankle & Foot Examination
Kleiger Test
The Kleiger Test is an orthopedic special test used during clinical examination of the ankle, most commonly as an external-rotation stress maneuver when syndesmotic…
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Hip Examination
FADIR Test
The FADIR Test stands for Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation. It is an orthopedic provocative maneuver used during the physical examination of the hip,…
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Hip Examination
Log Roll Test
The Log Roll Test is an orthopedic clinical assessment used during examination of the hip, particularly when the clinician wants to assess symptoms and…
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Neurological Examination
Supine Roll Test
The Supine Roll Test, also called the supine head-roll test or Pagnini–McClure test, is a diagnostic positional maneuver used to assess the horizontal semicircular…
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Neurological Examination
Dynamic Gait Index
The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) is a standardized clinical assessment of walking performance under increasingly demanding conditions. It was developed to examine the ability…
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