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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
reflex) Flexion ... the thumb and flexion ... #physicalexam # ... msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #sports
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
to flex their weak ... feel downward pressure ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... neurology #psychiatry
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... 4) Observe the flexion ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Standing Flexion Test for Sacroiliac Dysfunction

The standing flexion test assesses for lumbosacral, sacroiliac, or pelvic dysfunction.
The
Standing Flexion ... flexion test assesses ... #Standing #Flexion ... Dysfunction #Hip #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
elicits elbow flexion ... consisting of finger flexion ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics #msk ... #sports #IRR #Radial
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
neck ipsilateral flexion ... ULTT2 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
neck ipsilateral flexion ... ULTT1 #clinical #video ... #physicalexam # ... sports #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Noble's Test for Iliotibial Band Syndrome on Knee Examination

In the seated position, Noble's Test can be
With the knee flexed ... degrees, apply pressure ... 30 degrees of flexion ... #ITBand #Knee #PhysicalExam ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Neer Test for Shoulder Impingement on Physical Examination

Standing on the testing side, one hand stabilize the
Examination Standing ... maximal shoulder flexion ... maximal shoulder flexion ... #clinical #video ... #MSK #sports
Painful Arc Test for Subacromial Impingement

The patient elevates the arm in the scapular plane, then slowly
degrees of shoulder flexion ... Painful #Arc #Test #Sign ... #physicalexam # ... orthopedics #msk ... #sports