PST 444

Diagnostic tests in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Principles of physiotherapy evaluation of the patient with musculoskeletal conditions, the comprehension of procedures and techniques related to the evaluation of current and potential musculoskeletal conditions. Specific tests including but not limited to: brachial tension test, distraction test, vertebral artery test, Supine iliac compression test straight leg raise test (Laseque’s test), slump test (Sitting root test), anterior apprehension test, posterior apprehension test, varus stress test, valgus stress test, Tinel’s sign, Ortolani’s sign, Barlow’s test, hamstring length test, Phalen’s test, Lachman’s test, anterior drawer sign test, posterior drawer sign test, McMurray’s test, Appley’s (grinding) test.

Course Code
PST 444
Department
Physiotheraphy
Campus
Sumas University
Level
400 Level, Undergraduate
Instructor
Sumas University Lecturer
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3 Units
Method
Lecture