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Midtarsal Adduction Test

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Midtarsal Adduction Test
Clinical demonstration of the midtarsal adduction test. Arrow indicates direction of force.[1]
  • Midtarsal Adduction Test
  • Forefoot Adduction Stress Test
  • Midtarsal Adduction Stress Test
  • Midfoot Adduction Test
  • Transverse Tarsal Adduction Test
  • Chopart Joint Adduction Test
  • Chopart Joint Stress Test
  • Midtarsal Stress Test
  • Lateral Midfoot Stress Test
  • Cuboid Stress Test
  • Cuboid Syndrome Stress Test

Purpose

  • To evaluate the cause of midfoot pain

Description

  • The patient is seated or supine
  • The proximal hand stabilizes the ankle and subtalar joint
  • The distal hand applies the transverse plane adduction force.
  • Positive test
    • Replication of symptoms

Pathology


Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also


References

  1. Jennings, Jason, and George J. Davies. "Treatment of cuboid syndrome secondary to lateral ankle sprains: a case series." Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy 35.7 (2005): 409-415.
Created by:
John Kiel on 11 October 2021 06:36:00
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16 February 2026 15:06:50
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