McConnell Test for Chondromalacia Patellae and Patellofemoral Syndrome
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Strength/Length Assessment: length test for piriformis is done in a __________ position

Supine

Neurological Testing #1: myotome for C4 is performed with shoulder __________

elevation

Neurological Testing #2: dermatome test for L4 is conducted with the patient in a __________ position

Supine

Orthopaedic Assessment #1: McConnell test is done with the patient seated at the __________ of the table

<p>very edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Orthopaedic Assessment #2: Kendall’s test is performed with the patient in a __________ position

<p>seated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Orthopaedic Assessment #2: Ely’s test involves pushing the leg back while the patient is in a __________ position

<p>seated</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient experienced a popping sound in her left knee and felt ___________ as she went down.

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Lachman's test, if there is excessive movement, it indicates ______________ instability.

<p>ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Anterior Drawer test, excessive movement may suggest a ______________ ligament sprain.

<p>ATFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient demonstrated inversion of the foot when slipped while hiking, indicating a possible ______________ ligament sprain.

<p>calcaneo-bular</p> Signup and view all the answers

The O'Donoghue's test is used to assess for ______________ instability or meniscus tear.

<p>meniscus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excessive movement in the Talar Tilt test may indicate ______________ ligament sprain.

<p>tibio-calcaneal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient was unable to put full weight on the left foot due to ankle ______________.

<p>instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Strength/Length Assessment, pressing on the femur tests the strength of the ______________.

<p>quadriceps</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Neurological Testing #1 involves deep tendon reflex testing for the ______________ nerve.

<p>L5</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the myotome test for C3, the client is seated and performs neck ______________.

<p>laterflexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rectus Femoris Contracture leads to spontaneous knee ______ or over stretch

<p>extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rectus Femoris Contracture results in spontaneous hip ______

<p>flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ely's test is used to assess for rectus femoris contracture by observing for hip ______

<p>flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength test for Upper bres trapezius involves asking the client to raise their shoulders and resist by putting downward pressure, done in a seated and ______ position

<p>bilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The dermatome test for T1 is performed in a supine position from hip to ______

<p>groin</p> Signup and view all the answers

The talar tilt test assesses for ankle joint stability by evaluating the movement of the ______ ligament

<p>calcaneobular</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excessive movement of inversion indicates a positive tibio-calcaneal ligament sprain in the talar tilt test, while excessive movement of eversion indicates a calcaneo-bular ______

<p>ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bounce Home test is used to assess for meniscus instability/knee joint dysfunction by observing for pain, springy end feel, and incomplete knee ______

<p>extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

In McMurray's test, positive findings include crepitus, pain, clicking, and ______

<p>apprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scouring test is performed to assess for hip joint pathology and involves recreating hip joint pain, apprehension, unusual ROM, and ______

<p>clicking/crepitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your client is experiencing a dull, aching pain in front of their knee, worsened after training and long lectures, indicating a possible case of __________ syndrome

<p>patellofemoral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lacrosse player felt a popping sensation on the inner side of their right knee after a forceful strike on the outside, suggestive of a possible __________ lesion

<p>MCL</p> Signup and view all the answers

After slipping during a hike and inverting their right foot, the client presents with a swollen, painful, and unstable ankle, possibly indicating an __________ sprain

<p>ATFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

The university student hurdle jumper feels discomfort in their knee, especially after training and long lectures, suggesting a need for a __________ test

<p>clarke</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient with chondromalacia patellae, patellofemoral syndrome experiences pain and inability to sustain a contraction during the McConell test at degrees of flexion such as 90 degrees, 60 degrees, 30 degrees, 0 degrees, ultimately identifying the degree where they feel ______.

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client's left leg felt like it was going to give way and is unable to put weight on it, indicating a concern with the __________

<p>knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the assessment for patellofemoral syndrome, a positive sign is the relief of ______ during the examination.

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lacrosse player's knee hurts more on the inner side, despite being struck on the outside, pointing towards a possible __________ test

<p>apley's</p> Signup and view all the answers

A client working at a desk and experiencing mild aching in the front of their right thigh, especially when trying to bend their knee fully or extend their hip, may have a rectus femoris ______.

<p>contracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a soccer injury where the patient feels twisting and popping in their left knee, the possibility of a meniscus tear or ACL lesion is less likely due to the sensation of the knee being ______.

<p>locked</p> Signup and view all the answers

The university student experiences discomfort going up and down stairs, suggesting a need for a __________ test

<p>mcconnell</p> Signup and view all the answers

A client presenting with right low back and buttock pain that travels into the right lateral thigh, along with stiffness and increased pain when climbing stairs or bending at the waist, may have an issue with their SI joint, leading to ______.

<p>dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client's foot got wedged between boulders during a hike, leading to progressive pain and instability, indicative of a possible __________ injury

<p>ankle</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client slipped during a hike and their foot was inverted, resulting in a bit of pain that worsened, suggestive of a possible __________ sprain

<p>ATFL</p> Signup and view all the answers

During training for a marathon, if a client experiences burning, aching pain in the outside of their left knee that worsens when going up and down stairs, they may be suffering from IT band ______.

<p>syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

A football player tackled at the knees who felt pain and heard a popping sound in her left knee may have sustained an injury such as a ______.

<p>tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

The university student feels the worst pain after training and long lectures, pointing towards a possible __________ test

<p>clarke</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client's leg length discrepancy of 6 cm and a minor functional scoliotic curve could be assessed using the ______ test.

<p>Gaenslen's</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a client training for their first marathon and experiencing pain in the outside of their left knee, the Nobles compression test and Ober's test can help diagnose ______.

<p>IT band syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a client notices pain in the outside of their left knee while increasing their running distance, especially when going up and down stairs, they should be concerned about the progression of their ______.

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gaenslen's test is used to assess for ipsilateral SI joint lesion, hip pathology, and L4 nerve root lesion. Positive sign is local pain to SI joint. Clinical impression is local pain to SI joint PDT SI joint lesion, hip pathology, L4 nerve root lesion. Another name for this maneuver is ___________

<p>sidelying test</p> Signup and view all the answers

Patrick's test is performed in a supine position. It is used to assess for hip/SI joint dysfunction, pathology, and muscle imbalance. Positive sign is when the bent knee does not match the level of the opposite knee, and the client is unable to move the leg into the figure 4 position. Clinical impression includes ___________

<p>bent knee does not match the level of the opposite knee, and client is unable to move leg into the figure 4 position PDT hip/SI joint dysfunction, muscle imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nobles Compression test is used to diagnose ___________. Positive sign is pain under thumb/at the lateral femoral condyle. Clinical impression is pain under thumb/at the lateral femoral condyle PDT ___________

<p>IT band friction syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ober's test is performed in a sidelying position. It assesses for IT band contracture. Positive sign is when the leg doesn't drop towards the table. Clinical impression is leg doesn't drop towards the table PDT ___________

<p>IT band contracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength/Length Assessment for serratus anterior involves asking the client to do 3 push-ups against the wall. The 3rd push-up will be held halfway. This test assesses the strength of the ___________ muscle.

<p>serratus anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Myotome test L4 is performed in a seated position. It involves ankle dorsiflexion. The test assesses the strength of the ___________ nerve root.

<p>L4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dermatome test C5 is performed in a seated position. It involves testing the sensation in the deltoid area and from the anterolateral limb to the base of the thumb. This test assesses the sensory function of the ___________ nerve root.

<p>C5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Clarke test, carried out in a supine position, involves applying pressure above the patella and asking the client to contract their quads at each pressure level. This test is used to assess for ______ pain

<p>anterior knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength/Length Assessment for levator scapula involves asking the client to 'snithepit' with downward pressure on the shoulder and side of the head. This test assesses the length of the ___________ muscle.

<p>levator scapula</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deep tendon reflex for C5 is performed in a seated position. It involves tapping the tendon in the ___________ of the forearm. This test assesses the reflex function of the ___________ nerve root.

<p>1/2, C5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apley's test is performed to assess for ligament instability and knee joint dysfunction, and a positive result may include pain, restriction, and excessive movement. This test specifically targets the integrity of the ______

<p>MCL</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Valgus test, conducted in a supine position, excessive movement or hypermobility is indicative of a possible compromise of the MCL or LCL and the medial or lateral aspect of the ______

<p>joint capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thompson's test, conducted in a prone position with feet on the table, is used to detect an achilles tendon rupture. A positive result in this test would show no ______ response

<p>reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Patrick's test, performed in a supine position, evaluates for hip/SI joint dysfunction. A positive outcome may indicate muscle imbalance specifically related to the ______

<p>hip</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pheasant test is performed in a prone position. It assesses for facet joint irritation and spondylolisthesis. Positive sign is a palpable divot/sulcus and pain in the lumbosacral junction. Clinical impression is ___________

<p>palpable divot/sulcus, pain in lumbosacral junction PDT facet joint irritation, spondylolisthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

McConnell test, commonly used for knee discomfort assessment, is performed in a supine position with the aim of identifying patellar tracking issues. This test is especially helpful for evaluating ______ pain

<p>patellar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength test for hamstring, done in a prone position by applying pressure on the distal end of the femur and asking the client to raise their leg off the table, is utilized to evaluate hamstring ______

<p>strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dermatome test for S1, conducted in a prone position by locating the Achilles tendon to the pinky toe area, aims to assess the S1 ______

<p>dermatome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deep tendon reflex test for L4 is carried out by hitting between the patella and the tibial tuberosity while the client is seated at the edge of the table. This test helps evaluate the L4 ______

<p>reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

The terrible triad condition, which involves the MCL, ACL, and meniscus, is ruled out in the case of a patient experiencing knee pain due to a specific mechanism of force direction. The most likely diagnosis would be an isolated MCL ______

<p>lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Orthopaedic Assessment #1: McConnell test is done with the patient seated at the ______ of the table

<p>very edge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neurological Testing #1: myotome for C4 is performed with shoulder ______

<p>elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Orthopaedic Assessment #2: your client works at a desk and spends long hours sitting in an office chair. They inform you that they have been experiencing mild aching in the front of their right thigh especially when they try to bend their knee fully or extend their hip. They feel they are unable to bend the knee and extend the hip at the same time. They have not had any injuries or accidents. 2 tests that will be performed: Kendall's test and ______ test

<p>Ely's test</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength/Length Assessment for serratus anterior involves asking the client to do 3 push-ups against the wall. The 3rd push-up will be held halfway. This test assesses the strength of the _______ muscle.

<p>serratus anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deep tendon reflex test for L4 is carried out by hitting between the patella and the tibial tuberosity while the client is seated at the edge of the table. This test helps evaluate the L4 ______

<p>nerve root</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rectus Femoris Contracture leads to spontaneous hip ______ or overstretch

<p>flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Bounce Home test, observe for pain, springy end feel, and incomplete knee __________

<p>extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Neurological Testing #1 involves deep tendon reflex testing for the ______________ nerve

<p>C7</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient felt a twisting and popping sensation in their left knee after a soccer injury, indicating a possible __________ tear

<p>meniscus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The university student experiences discomfort when climbing stairs or bending at the waist, suggesting a need for a __________ test

<p>Patrick's</p> Signup and view all the answers

The talar tilt test assesses ankle joint stability by evaluating the movement of the ______ ligament

<p>calcaneo-bular</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient demonstrated inversion of the foot while hiking, indicating a possible ______________ ligament sprain

<p>anterior talobular</p> Signup and view all the answers

The university student feels the worst pain after training and long lectures, pointing towards a possible __________ test

<p>Clarke</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excessive movement in the Talar Tilt test may indicate ______________ ligament sprain

<p>deltoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The O'Donoghue's test is used to assess for ______________ instability or meniscus tear

<p>ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

The patient was unable to put full weight on the left foot due to ankle ______________

<p>instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Talar Tilt test, excessive movement of inversion may indicate calcaneo-bular ligament ______

<p>sprain</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client's left leg felt like it was going to give way and is unable to put any weight on it, indicating a concern with the ______

<p>knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Strength/Length Assessment, pressing on the femur tests the strength of the ______

<p>quadriceps</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the examination for patellofemoral syndrome, a positive sign is the relief of ______ during the assessment.

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

A client who slipped during a hike and inverted their right foot may have sustained an ______ sprain.

<p>ankle</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the McConnell test, used for knee discomfort assessment, the test specifically targets evaluating ______ tracking issues.

<p>patellar</p> Signup and view all the answers

During training for a marathon, if a client experiences burning, aching pain in the outside of their left knee, they may be suffering from IT band ______.

<p>syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

The O'Donoghue's test is used to assess for ______ instability or meniscus tear.

<p>meniscus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rectus Femoris Contracture leads to spontaneous knee ______ or overstretch.

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Talar Tilt test, the movement of the ______ ligament is evaluated to assess ankle joint stability.

<p>deltoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client is a football player that was tackled at the ______

<p>knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gaenslen's test is used to assess for ipsilateral SI joint lesion, hip pathology, and L4 nerve root lesion. Positive sign is local pain to SI joint. Clinical impression is local pain to SI joint PDT SI joint lesion, hip pathology, L4 nerve root lesion. Another name for this maneuver is ___________

<p>Gaenslen’s test</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength/Length Assessment for serratus anterior involves asking the client to do 3 push-ups against the wall. The 3rd push-up will be held halfway. This test assesses the strength of the ___________ muscle.

<p>serratus anterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client's foot got wedged between boulders during a hike, leading to progressive pain and instability, indicative of a possible __________ injury

<p>ankle</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Ober’s test, a positive sign is when the leg doesn't drop towards the table. Clinical impression is leg doesn't drop towards the table PDT ___________

<p>IT band contracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nobles Compression test is used to diagnose ___________. Positive sign is pain under thumb/at the lateral femoral condyle. Clinical impression is pain under thumb/at the lateral femoral condyle PDT ___________

<p>IT band friction syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strength test for Upper bres trapezius involves asking the client to raise their shoulders and resist by putting downward pressure, done in a seated and ______ position

<p>standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pheasant test is performed in a prone position. It assesses for facet joint irritation and spondylolisthesis. Positive sign is a palpable divot/sulcus and pain in the lumbosacral junction. Clinical impression is ___________

<p>palpable divot/sulcus, pain in lumbosacral junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neurological Testing #1: myotome test L4 is performed in a seated position. It involves ankle dorsiflexion. The test assesses the strength of the ___________ nerve root.

<p>L4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Orthopaedic Assessment #2: Your client is a football player that was tackled at the ______

<p>knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Apley's test, positive findings may include pain, restriction, and excessive movement, indicating possible __________ instability

<p>ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

The university student hurdle jumper experiences a dull, aching pain in front of their knee, especially after training and lectures, suggesting a need for a __________ test

<p>clarke</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Thompson's test is performed in a prone position and is used to detect an Achilles tendon rupture. A positive result would show no ________ response

<p>reex</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Valgus test, conducted in a supine position, may indicate compromise of the MCL or LCL and the medial or lateral aspect of the _________

<p>joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lacrosse player's knee hurts more on the inner side despite being struck on the outside, pointing towards a possible __________ test

<p>valgus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The client's left leg felt like it was going to give way and is unable to put weight on it, indicating a concern with the __________

<p>knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

The O'Donoghue's test is used to assess for __________ instability or meniscus tear

<p>ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nobles Compression test is used to diagnose _________. Positive sign is pain under thumb/at the lateral femoral condyle

<p>IT band syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gaenslen's test is used to assess for ipsilateral SI joint lesion, hip pathology, and L4 nerve root lesion. Positive sign is local pain to SI joint. Clinical impression is local pain to SI joint PDT SI joint lesion, hip pathology, L4 nerve root lesion. Another name for this maneuver is ___________

<p>SI joint stress test</p> Signup and view all the answers

The scouring test is performed to assess for hip joint pathology and involves recreating hip joint pain, apprehension, unusual ROM, and ______

<p>clicking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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