Ankle Special Tests

Front

Which test is performed by bumping the calcaneus with the palm of the dominant hand?

Back

Bump

Front

What test is being performed? Options: Bump, Squeeze, Talar Tilt, Anterior Drawer

Back

Bump

Front

What test is performed by gently squeezing the fibula and tibia, gradually adding more pressure if no pain or symptoms are elicited?

Back

Squeeze

Front

Back

Squeeze

Front

This test is positive if there is pain, especially if it is away from the compressed area

Back

Squeeze

Front

For this test the examiner stands at the side of the patient with one hand over the muscle belly of the calf

Back

Thompson

Front

What test is being done? Options: Thompson, Thomas, Tayor, Talar Tilt

Back

Thompson

Front

This test is done by squeezing the calf muscles while looking at the foot for plantar flexion

Back

Thompson

Front

What test is being performed when the calcaneus and talus are pulled forward while stabilizing the tibia?

Back

Anterior drawer

Front

What special test is being performed? Options: Anterior Drawer, Posterior Drawer, Talar Tilt, Squeeze

Back

Anterior Drawer