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Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
while the other leg ... compression force on the leg ... applying internal and ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
contralateral leg ... flexes at the knee ... and rises off the ... #Contracture #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Hemiplegic Gait 

With a hemiplegic gait there is impaired natural swinging at the hip and knee
swinging at the hip and ... knee with leg circumduction ... ambulation, the leg ... moves forward and ... #PhysicalExam #
Leg Motor Restlessness (LMR) on Physical Exam

Leg motor restlessness (LMR) - Similar to Restless Legs Syndrome
Syndrome (RLS) ... in the evening and ... Restlessness #LMR #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #neurology
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Reflexes: • Knee ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... bilateral leg paresis ... sensory #motor #leg ... #physicalexam
Bounce Test for Meniscal Tear

Grasp the heel, extend and gently bounce the leg, gently forcing hyperextension.
the heel, extend and ... gently bounce the leg ... Meniscal #Tear #knee ... #physicalexam # ... #msk #orthopedics
Active Straight Leg Raise Test (ASLR)

The ASLR tests assesses the ability to load the pelvis through
Active Straight Leg ... through the limb and ... Testing each leg ... elevate their leg ... Active #Straight #Leg
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
With the knee fixed ... is dorsiflexed and ... Syndesmotic #Injury #leg ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Apley Distraction Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
while the other leg ... distraction force on the leg ... applying internal and ... #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Apley Compression Test on Knee Exam

Patient is prone with leg flexed 90 degrees.
Tibia is rotated medially
is prone with leg ... rotated medially and ... with compression and ... #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video