SDSU ENS 265 Lab Final

Anterior Drawer (Ankle)

• one hand on shin, one hand on heal, pull/push opposite directions

• testing for pain and laxity

Varus Stress test (Knee)

• one hand on knee, one hand on shin

• push the knee from the inside

Valgus Stress test (Knee)

• one hand on knee, one hand on shin

• push the knee from the outside

Anterior Drawer test (Knee)

• put weight on athlete’s foot

• place hands on eyes of knee

• push and pull

Ober test (hip/IT band)

• have athlete lay on side with hips flexed

• place one hand on hip, one hand below calf

• lift calf, pull back slightly, slowly let it fall

Thomas Test (Illiopsoas and rectus femoris)

• have athlete sit on the edge of the table

• have them hold one knee and lay back

• looking for gap between resting leg and table and angle of the knee

Hip flexor ACE wrap

• Medial to lateral

• Around the back first

Hip adductor ACE wrap

• lateral to medial

• Around stomach first

L4, L5, S1 Myotomes

L4 = resisted ankle dorsiflexion

L5 = resisted big toe extension

S1 = resisted ankle plantarflexion

L4, L5, S1 Dermatomes

L4 = medial meg

L5 = lateral leg, top of foot

S1 = Lateral foot and lateral malleolus

Normal respiration rate

12 - 20 for adults at rest

Normal blood pressure

120/80

Hawkins-Kennedy Test (shoulder)

• testing for impingement

• lift athlete’s arm to shoulder height

• bend their forearm down

• move their arm more in front of them and test again

Drop arm test

• testing for rotator cuff tear or weakness

• have athlete abduct arm to shoulder height

• have them slowly lower their arm

Spica for GH Joint

• Lateral to medial

• Around chest first

Spica for AC Joint

• Medial to lateral

• Around back first