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What is it? The Hughston Plica tests for irritation to the Medial Plica or excessive synovial membrane. Your client will usually present with clicking on flexion and extension on the medial [...]

What is it? A screen used to assess swelling due to fluid within the knee joint. Screen: Place one hand underneath the medial tibiofemoral joint line. Stroke upwards towards the suprapatellar [...]

What is it? A screen to assess for shortness in the hip abductors or irritation of the iliotibial band. Screen: Client lies on their side with shoulders and pelvis stacked on top of each other. [...]

What is it? This screen assesses for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Screen: Client lying supine with legs extended. Place one hand on the superior border of the patella using the webbing of your [...]

What is it? This is a screening tool for meniscal tears. Screen: Client to stand on one leg with 20° flexion at the knee. They can hold onto the practitioner’s arms for support. The practitioner [...]

What is it? A screen assessing for injuries or laxity in the anterior cruciate ligament. Screen: Client is supine with their knee flexed to 30°. Fix their femur with one hand just above the knee. [...]

What is it? A screen to test the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament. Screen: Always perform the posterior cruciate ligament drawer test first. If [...]

  What is it? A screen assessing the integrity of the medial and lateral collateral ligaments in the knee. Screen: Your client should be in supine for both the valgus and varus screens. [...]