Spurling’s Test: The purpose is to identify the presence of cervical radiculopathy among patients with upper quadrant pain. (1, 2). Patient Position: Sitting upright. Examiner Position: Standing besid...
Chronic Neck Pain (CNP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects a significant proportion of the general population. It is characterized by persistent pain and stiffness in the neck and upper...
Purpose of Inferior Drawer or John Feagin Test (anteroinferior glenohumeral): To test if there is an anteroinferior instability of the glenohumeral joint. Patient position: Standing or High Sitting. E...
Purpose of Jerk Test: To test if there is a posteroinferior instability of the glenohumeral joint, indicating a torn posterior or posteroinferior labrum. Patient position: Sitting with the affected ar...
Purpose of Load and Shift Test: To test if there is an (anterior or posterior) instability of the glenohumeral joint. Patient position: Sitting with the affected arm supported on the patient’s lap ove...