special tests

Question 1

Tests nerve root likely affected by narrowing of the neural foramina

Answer 1

Spurling With pt seated, ext and SB the head to the side being tested and push down on patients head

Question 2

Wallenberg’s Test

Answer 2

Test for vertebral artery insufficiency

• Physician flexes the neck and holds for 10 seconds, then extends for 10, then rotates etc. etc.
• Positive test results when the patient becomes dizzy, visual changes, light headed, or nystagmus occurs

Question 3

Adson’s Test

Answer 3

Used to evaluate ROM in the shoulder

• Test abduction/external rotation ask patient to reach behind the head and touch the opposite shoulder
• To evaluate internal rotation and adduction, ask pt to reach in front of the head and touch opposite should
• To evaluate further internal rotation and adduction, instruct the patient to reach behind the back and touch the inferior angle of the opposite scapula

Question 4

Drop Arm Test

Answer 4

Detects rotator cuff injury

• Patient is told to abduct the shoulder to 90* and slowly lower the arm.
• A positive test results if the pt cannot lower the arm smoothly, or if the arm drops to the side

Question 5

What do the Speed’s Test and Yegerson’s Test evaluate?

Answer 5

Assesses the beeps tendon in the bicipital groove.