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Golfers Elbow Test

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Other Names

  • Golfer’s Elbow Test
  • Medial Epicondylalgia Test

Purpose

Clinical demonstration of the Golfer's Elbow Test
  • Evaluate the common flexor tendon of the elbow

Description

  • The patient is seated or standing
  • The examiner places one hand on the medial epicondyle or common flexor tendon
  • The examiner uses the other hand to:
    • Passively supinate the arm
    • Extend the elbow
    • Extend and radially deviate the wrist
  • Positive test
    • Pain or discomfort along the medial epicondyle or common flexor tendon

Pathology


Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also


References

Created by:
John Kiel on 27 July 2019 19:59:24
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Last edited:
15 May 2023 09:51:38
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