Purpose of Transverse Ligament Stress Test: To test the stability (hypermobility) of the atlantoaxial articulation and the integrity of the supporting transverse ligament (1, 2). Patient position: Sup...
Purpose of Hallpike-Dix Test: To determine whether vertigo is triggered by head movements and identify benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) (1-3). Patient position: Sitting with legs extended o...
Purpose of Valsalva Test for cervical/lumbar Spine: To determine if there are neurologic symptoms related to radiculopathy (pain, muscle weakness, numbness and/or tingling that spreads distally in the...
Purpose of Bikele’s Sign : To determine if there are neurologic symptoms when the arm is abducted, laterally rotated and elbow is extended. Patient position: Sitting upright with back unsupported and ...
Purpose of Brachial Plexus Tension Test: To determine if there are neurologic symptoms when the arms are abducted and laterally rotated. Patient position: Sitting upright with back unsupported and wit...