Special Joint Tests

1. Shoulder Tests
   1. Hawkins-Kennedy Test
   2. Drop Test
      1. Positive Drop Arm Test
2. Knee Tests
   1. Anterior & Posterior Drawer
   2. Lachman Test
   3. Positive Anterior Drawer & Lachman
3. Carpal Tunnel Tests
   1. Phalen’s Test

Shoulder Tests

Hawkins-Kennedy Test

These three videos show different variations and different thoughts about the use of this test.

Drop Test

These 3 videos show variations of the drop test.

Positive Drop Arm Test

Knee Tests

Anterior & Posterior Drawer

Lachman Test

Positive Anterior Drawer & Lachman

Carpal Tunnel Tests

Phalen’s Test

(Note: The first video mentions symptoms in the lateral half of the ring finger and the second video mentions symptoms in the medial half of the ring finger. The first video is correct because in anatomic position, the palms are forward and the thumbs are out. However, this is a good example of why it is best to describe sides in the hand as “radial” and “ulnar”, rather than “lateral” or “medial”.)