Ankle & Foot Examination
Talar Tilt Test
The Talar Tilt Test is an orthopedic special test used during the physical examination of the ankle to assess excessive inversion or eversion movement…
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Special Tests
A focused reference for assessing movement and identifying useful clinical signs, organised by anatomical area.
Pediatrics Examination
Duncan-Ely Test
The Duncan-Ely Test, also called the Ely Test or prone rectus test, is a clinical assessment used primarily to examine velocity-dependent rectus femoris overactivity/spasticity,…
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General Orthopedic Examination
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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Vascular Examination
Capillary Refill Test
The Capillary Refill Test (CRT) is a rapid bedside assessment used to evaluate peripheral perfusion by observing how quickly skin color returns after temporary…
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Hip Examination
Trendelenburg Test
The Trendelenburg Test is a clinical assessment used to observe how well the hip abductor mechanism stabilizes the pelvis during single-leg stance. A drop…
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Pediatrics Examination
Gower’s Sign
Gower’s Sign is a clinically observable movement pattern that may appear when a person has difficulty rising from the floor because of proximal lower-limb…
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Vascular Examination
Perthes Test
The Perthes Test is a traditional clinical venous assessment used in patients with lower-limb varicosities to obtain information about the function of the deep…
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General Orthopedic Examination
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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Vascular Examination
Buerger’s Test
Buerger’s Test is a clinical bedside assessment used to evaluate arterial circulation in the lower limb. It is most commonly performed when peripheral arterial…
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