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Chair Test

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Chair test[1]
Demonstration of the chair test[2]
  • Chair Test
  • Chair Pickup Test
  • Chair Lift Test

Purpose

Description

  • The patient is standing behind a chair
  • They grasp the back of the chair, attempting to lift with a 3 fingers (thumb, index long fingers)
  • The forearm is pronated, the elbow is fully extended
  • Positive test
    • Pain occurs at the lateral epicondyle

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Anastasia, Maria, et al. "The Conservative Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Narrative Review." Jurnal Orthopaedi dan Traumatologi Indonesia-The Journal of Indonesian Orthopaedic & Traumatology 5.3 (2022).
  2. ↑ Image courtesy of clinicalgate.com, "What Are the Best Diagnostic Criteria for Lateral Epicondylitis?"
Created by:
John Kiel on 9 December 2019 16:47:08
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1 September 2025 13:08:03
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