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...mpression Test or Median Compression Test or Durkan’s test is a diagnostic test for [[Carpal Tunnel Syndrome|carpal tunnel syndrome]]. '''Step 3.''' A positive test indicates any numbness, pain, or paresthesia in the distribution of [[Media

To test for [[Carpal Tunnel Syndrome|carpal tunnel syndrome]] (CTS) The phalen’s test is a provocative test used in the diagnosis of [[Carpal Tunnel Syndrome|CTS]]. This occurs when t

*[[Crank Test]] *[[Finkelstein Test]]

...es the dorsal wrists together, while flexed, for about 60 seconds. Tinel's test is positive when numbness and tingling is experienced when the examiner tap

Outcome measures are tools designed to measure patient or test taker current status on a particular subject of interest. This tool can be ...56-61.</ref> It is a modified dynamometer that measures grip strenght when test taker squeeze the ball.

...t,<ref name=":2" /> Phalen's test,<ref name=":2" /> and the Elbow Flexion test<ref name=":2" /> can be helpful in diagnosing cervical radiculopathy or spe * [[Slump Test|Slump test]];

* [[Pronator Teres Syndrome Test|pronator teres syndrome]] ...applying firm pressure directly over the carpal tunnel for 30 seconds. The test is positive when paresthesias, pain, or other symptoms are reproduced.

| Phalen test ...de to the Medical Literature III. How to use an article about a diagnostic test. B. What are the results and will they help me in caring for my patients? T

* Carpal compression test ** The test is positive when paraesthesia, pain or other symptoms are reproduced

* [[Straight Leg Raise Test]]-Straight raising of the leg with patient lying on the back causes pain an ...is present in 80% of symptomatic patients; e) positive straight leg raise test.<ref name=":5" />