Hip Labral Tests
The combination of mechanism of injury, clinical signs and symptoms, as well as a positive labral test will help identify a labral concern.
When are C-Spine Radiographs Needed?
The Canadian Spine Rules and the NEXUS Spine Rules provide important algorithms to determine if radiographs are needed.
Functional Lower Extremity Tests
There are several tests available for assessing the return to play. Six lower extremity functional tests are discussed to assess strength, symmetry, balance, and/or agility.
Arches of the Foot: Challenge of Mobility & Stability
There are 3 arches of the foot that provide both mobility and stability to ambulate. There are at least 3 tests that can be used to assess varying types of mobility (or lack of mobility) of the ankle and foot: navicular drop, Coleman block, and windlass test.
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Cervical Spine Vascular Tests
“Many studies of vertebral artery blood flow changes related to cervical spine rotation have been published, but the findings are controversial and the evidence unconvincing.”