Clinical assessment of musculoskeletal system

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1. Advanced functional and qualitative testing
a. Test batteries for the assessment of movement quality for different populations (FMS testing, test batteries for elderly)
b. Clinical assessment of selected movement patterns (squat, lunge, jump, landing)

2. Clinical assessment of the upper limb
a. Clinical tests for injuries of muscles and ligaments of the shoulder girdle and shoulder joint
b. Clinical tests for injuries of muscles and ligaments of the elbow and the wrist
c. Clinical examination for selected chronic disorders of the upper limb (epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome)
d. Detailed examination for individual injuries in the upper limb (rotator cuff injuries, subacromial impingement, SLAP lesion, bursitis, shoulder instability).

3. Clinical assessment of the lower limb
a. Clinical tests for injuries of muscles and ligaments of the hip joint
b. Clinical tests for injuries of muscles and ligaments of the knee joint
c. Clinical tests for injuries of muscles and ligaments of the ankle and the foot
d. Clinical examination for selected chronic disorders of the lower limb (jumper’s knee, patellofemoral syndrome, chronic ankle instability)
e. Test for suspected fractures in case of acute injuries (Ottawa rules for ankle and knee)
f. Detailed examination for individual injuries in the lower limb (hip impingements, muscle tears, stress fractures, cruciate ligaments injuries, collateral knee ligaments injuries, meniscal injuries, injuries to the Achilles tendon).

4. Clinical assessment of the trunk and the spine
a. Clinical tests for the injuries of intervertebral joints
b. Clinical tests for disc herniation and other injurie of the intervertebral discs
c. Clinical tests for chronic degenerations of the spine (spinal stenosis, degeneration of the intervertebral discs)
d. Clinical battery of tests for assessment of possible injuries or irritations in the sacroiliac joint

5. Integration of knowledge for comprehensive testing
a. Considering the anamnesis before the selection of the clinical tests
b. Choosing and performing the appropriate clinical tests
c. Integration of the results and comprehensive interpretation of the clinical outcomes

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