Orthopedic Examination Videos
Cervical
Spurling Test A & B
Reproduction of radiating symptoms. Classic for: Cervical Radiculopathy.
Cervical Distraction Test
Reduction of radiating symptoms. Classic for: Cervical Radiculopathy.
ULTT/ULNT
Reproduction of radiating symptoms. Classic for: Cervical Radiculopathy. Can be used for neurodynamic assessment.
Valsalva with Radiculopathy Dx
Reproduction of radiating symptoms. Classic for: Radiculopathy.
Arm Squeeze Test
Arm compression Quadruple Visual Analogue Scale (QVAS) score difference >3 when compared to AC and Subacromial space QVAS scores. Classic for: Cervical radiculopathy.
Bakody’s test
Relief of symptoms. Classic for: Cervical radiculopathy.
O’Donoghue’s Maneuvers
Differentiating Sprain (pain with passive movements) versus Strain (pain with active movements).
Sharp-Purser Test
Reduction of spinal cord symptoms and/or vertebral movement during procedure. Classic for: Instability of Transverse Ligament/Upper Cervical Spine.
Cluster of Wainner/ Cervical Radiculopathy
1) ULTT 2) Cervical Distraction 3) Spurling’s A 4) Cervical Rotation <60 degrees. Clinical Prediction Rule: 3 of 4 + Likelihood ratio (LR) of 6, 4 of 4 + LR 30. This cluster rules in the presence of cervical radiculopathy.
Allen’s Test
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms and reduced radial pulse. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Adson’s Test
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms and reduced radial pulse. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Halstead’s Maneuver
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms and reduced radial pulse. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Eden’s Test
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms and reduced radial pulse. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Wright’s Test
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms and reduced radial pulse. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Roo’s Test
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Thoracic Distraction (Cyriax Release Test)
Reproduction of neurogenic symptoms. Classic for: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
