How to perform the Mudder’s click test How to assess for hallux rigidus, hallux valgus and plantar fasciitis The key signs to look and feel for during examination This video demonstrates a ...
Controversy persists over the ABI test and how to read its results. The author sorts through the evidence to arrive at some recommendations. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is an important noninvasive ...
Your ankles have multiple ligaments holding the foot together and helping your joints work properly. When these ligaments are injured, that injury can cause a sprain. High ankle sprains are a rare ...
A correctly wrapped sprained ankle should feel secure but comfortable. It should allow some movement but not cause pain, tingling, or numbness. A sprained ankle is a common musculoskeletal injury. It ...
Background Structural abnormalities on MRI are frequently found after a lateral ankle sprain. Objective To determine the possible associations between patient’s history, physical examination and early ...
Always ask about sciatic pain, which radiates from the buttock to the plantar or lateral foot. Ask about current or previous lumbar spine problems or pain down the back of the leg. The sciatic stretch ...
Medical learners in the 21st century spend less time with patients during training than their counterparts did in the 20th century, which decreases the knowledge and practice of bedside clinical ...