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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
on the Achilles tendon ... release #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Alternatives #Tests ... #pyramidal
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... are not useful ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... to 30 degrees, and ... Tear #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
test itself involves ... are not useful ... relaxation tend ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical ... #Video #Signs #PhysicalExam
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
flex the shoulder ... degrees with the arm ... tendinitis #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Speed's Test - Shoulder Examination

To perform a Speed's test flex the shoulder to 90 degrees with
flex the shoulder ... degrees with the arm ... tendinitis #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
: • Deep tendon ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Biceps Tension Test 

To perform the Biceps Tension Test supinate the arm, abduct the shoulder to
Biceps Tension Test ... to 90 degrees, flex ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
There are several ... prolonged or abolished tendon ... reflexes and altered ... Hypothyroidism #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #endocrinology
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Flex the knee to ... squeeze the calf and ... Injury #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics