Elbow & Wrist Tests
| Test | Assesses | Position | Positive Finding | Modification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozen's | Lateral epicondylitis | Seated | Lateral epicondyle pain | Reduce resistance if acute. |
| Passive Tennis Elbow | Lateral epicondylitis | Seated | Pain on passive wrist flexion | Gentle stretch only. |
| Golfer's Elbow | Medial epicondylitis | Seated | Medial epicondyle pain | Reduce resistance. |
| Varus / Valgus Stress | Collateral ligaments | Seated/supine | Pain/laxity | Paeds: avoid if physeal injury suspected. |
| Tinel Elbow | Ulnar nerve | Seated | Tingling 4th/5th fingers | Gentle tapping. |
| Finkelstein | De Quervain's | Seated | Radial styloid pain | Common postpartum. |
| Phalen | Carpal tunnel | Seated | Median nerve paraesthesia | Common in pregnancy. |
| Tinel Wrist | Median nerve | Seated | Tingling thumb-index-middle | Gentle tapping. |
| Scaphoid Compression | Scaphoid fracture | Seated | Snuffbox pain | Refer imaging if suspected. |
🧒 Paediatric Nursemaid's Elbow
Traction injury under age 5. Child holds arm in pronation and refuses use. Avoid stress testing. Refer or reduce only if trained and fracture excluded.
References: OSTEOPATHY Year 2 Orthopaedic Sports Therapy Book; OSTEOPATHY Manipulation Notes.