Resisted Wrist Flexion Test
Other Names
- Resisted Wrist Flexion Pronation Test
- FCR Test
- Flexor Carpi Radialis Test
- Resisted Wrist Flexion Test
- Wrist Flexion Resistance Test
- Resisted Wrist Flexion Maneuver
- Wrist Flexion Provocation Test
- Resisted Wrist Flexion Examination
Purpose
- Evaluate the cause of elbow pain by stressing the Common Flexor Tendon
- Flexor Carpi Radialis is specifically in this assessment
Description
- The patient is seated or standing
- Elbow is flexed to 90°, forearm is placed in supination, wrist in flexion
- Patient maintains wrist flexion against resistance while trying to pronate forearm
- Positive test
- Reproduction of pain at medial epicondyle
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 7 April 2022 11:03:50
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27 July 2026 01:57:58
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