Provocation Tests On occur, we are faced with individuals who present with a signs or symptoms that are inconsistent. It may be hard to determine if they are experiencing severe pain, non-organic signs, or are if there is magnification of the condition. The Waddell’s sign, Hoover …
The combination of mechanism of injury, clinical signs and symptoms, as well as a positive labral test will help identify a labral concern.
The Canadian Spine Rules and the NEXUS Spine Rules provide important algorithms to determine if radiographs are needed.
When joint hypermobility is bilateral, one needs to explore systemic issues. Connective tissue disorders may be a contributing factor. The Beighton tests can help assess the magnitude of joint laxity.
Evaluating the SI Joint can be challenging with very small amounts of movement and tests with variable statistical values.