Pediatrics Examination
Allis Test
The Allis Test is a clinical orthopedic assessment in which the examiner compares the relative height or position of the knees while the patient…
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Special Tests
A focused reference for assessing movement and identifying useful clinical signs, organised by anatomical area.
Sacroiliac Joint Examination
Standing Flexion Test
The Standing Flexion Test is a palpatory clinical assessment traditionally used in manual therapy to observe apparent asymmetry of pelvic landmark movement during forward…
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Sacroiliac Joint Examination
Fortin Finger Test
The Fortin Finger Test is a clinical pain-location assessment used in the examination of patients with lumbopelvic pain when a sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain…
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Cervical Spine Examination
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 Spine Examination
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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Temporomandibular Joint Examination
TMJ joint play test
The TMJ joint play test is a passive accessory-mobility assessment used within the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Rather than functioning as…
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Spine Examination
Bowstring Test
The Bowstring Test is a clinical neurodynamic assessment used primarily when a patient presents with radiating lower-limb symptoms. It is commonly performed as a…
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Spine Examination
Milgram Test
The Milgram Test is a clinical assessment involving a sustained bilateral active leg raise performed with the patient in a supine position. It has…
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Spine Examination
Stork Test
The Stork Test is a standing clinical assessment commonly used to observe relative movement of the pelvis during single-leg hip flexion. It is also…
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