Orthopedic special tests and sideline injury recognition concepts tested on the Board of Certification athletic training exam.
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- What condition does a positive Neer test indicate?
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Subacromial impingement syndrome- What does the Hawkins-Kennedy test assess?
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Subacromial (rotator cuff) impingement- What structure does the empty can (Jobe) test assess?
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Supraspinatus muscle and tendon- A positive drop arm test suggests injury to which structure?
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Rotator cuff (commonly the supraspinatus)- What does the apprehension test assess in the shoulder?
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Anterior glenohumeral instability- How does the relocation test confirm anterior shoulder instability?
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A posteriorly directed force relieves the patient's apprehension or pain- What does the sulcus sign test for?
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Inferior (or multidirectional) shoulder instability- What does Speed's test assess?
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Bicipital tendinopathy (long head of the biceps)- What pathology does O'Brien's (active compression) test screen for?
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SLAP lesion (superior labral tear)- What does the cross-body adduction test assess?
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Acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology- What ligament does a valgus stress test at the elbow assess?
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Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)- What ligament does a varus stress test at the elbow assess?
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Radial (lateral) collateral ligament- A positive Tinel's sign at the elbow indicates irritation of which nerve?
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Ulnar nerve (at the cubital tunnel)- What condition does Cozen's test assess for?
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Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)- What condition does Phalen's test assess for?
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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