ATC Clinical Assessment 3

Question 1

The Speed test is used to evaluate which shoulder structure?

Accepted Answer

Long head of the biceps tendon

Answer

The Speed test (resisted forward flexion with the elbow extended and forearm supinated) produces anterior shoulder pain when the long head of the biceps tendon is irritated.

Question 2

During a neurological screen, an athlete demonstrates weakness of wrist extension, numbness over the dorsal web space between the thumb and index finger, and inability to extend the thumb. Which nerve is MOST likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Radial nerve

Answer

The radial nerve innervates wrist and thumb extensors and provides sensation to the dorsal web space, making its injury consistent with this clinical picture.

Question 3

A positive Finkelstein test indicates pathology of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis

Answer

Finkelstein's test (thumb in palm with ulnar deviation) stresses the first dorsal compartment tendons and is positive in De Quervain tenosynovitis.

Question 4

When assessing for a meniscal tear, which test involves applying axial compression with tibial rotation?

Accepted Answer

Apley compression test

Answer

The Apley compression test applies downward compression with internal and external rotation in the prone position to stress the menisci.

Question 5

An athlete reports gradual onset anterior knee pain that worsens with prolonged sitting and stair climbing. There is no history of acute trauma. The MOST likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Answer

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by peripatellar pain worsened by prolonged flexion (movie sign), stair use, and squatting without acute trauma.

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ATC Clinical Assessment 3