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Special Tests

Special Tests

A focused reference for assessing movement and identifying useful clinical signs, organised by anatomical area.

Mill's Test
Elbow Examination

Mill’s Test

Mill’s Test is an orthopedic special test used during the clinical assessment of lateral elbow pain, particularly when lateral epicondylalgia is being considered. What…

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Cozen Test
Elbow Examination

Cozen Test

Cozen Test is an orthopedic special test and pain-provocation test used during the clinical assessment of lateral elbow pain. It is most commonly associated…

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Timed Up and Go Test
Neurological Examination

Timed Up and Go Test

The Timed Up and Go Test is a functional performance assessment used to examine basic mobility during a short sequence of everyday movements. It…

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Froment Paper Test
Wrist & Hand Examination

Froment Paper Test

The Froment Paper Test, also called Froment’s sign, is a bedside neurological clinical assessment used during examination of hand motor function. It challenges the…

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Clonus Test
Neurological Examination

Clonus Test

The Clonus Test is a neurological clinical assessment used to identify rhythmic, involuntary muscle contractions produced by a sudden sustained stretch. It is most…

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Biceps Load Test
Shoulder Examination

Biceps Load Test

The Biceps Load Test is an orthopedic special test used during shoulder assessment, primarily to examine whether symptoms are associated with pathology of the…

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Rebound Test
Neurological Examination

Rebound Test

The Rebound Test, also called the Stewart–Holmes maneuver or Stewart holmes test, is a neurological bedside assessment used during examination of motor control and…

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Unterberger Test
Neurological Examination

Unterberger Test

The Unterberger Test, also called the Fukuda–Unterberger or Fukuda stepping test, is a vestibular and neurological clinical performance assessment in which a person steps…

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Heel-to-Shin Test
Neurological Examination

Heel-to-Shin Test

The Heel-to-Shin Test is a bedside neurological assessment used to examine lower-limb coordination and detect features of limb ataxia, particularly dysmetria. It is commonly…

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