The Calf Squeeze Test, is a simple yet effective quick physical diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals to evaluate the condition of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a vital structure that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It plays a significant role in walking, running, and jumping. Due to its high usage, it’s prone to injuries, including partial or complete ruptures. A positive Thompson Test is indicated by an absence of foot
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The Whiz Doc. alsonean · Original audio. The Calf Squeeze Test, is a simple yet effective quick physical diagnostic tool used by healthcare professionals to evaluate the condition of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a vital structure that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It plays a ...
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Thompson Test | Achilles Tendon Rupture/Tear Assessment
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🦵 Thompson Test – Achilles Tendon Rupture Detection A simple yet powerful clinical test to identify a complete Achilles tendon rupture. How it works: The patient lies prone with feet off the edge of the bed. The examiner squeezes the calf muscle — no plantarflexion = positive sign = Achilles tendon rupture. Follow for more clinical pearls in physiotherapy. | PhysioFixers
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🦵 Thompson Test – Achilles Tendon Rupture Detection A simple yet powerful clinical test to identify a complete Achilles tendon rupture. How it works: The patient lies prone with feet off the edge of the bed. The examiner squeezes the calf muscle — no plantarflexion = positive sign = Achilles tendon rupture. Follow for more clinical pearls in physiotherapy. | PhysioFixers
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THOMPSON TEST FOR ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE The Thompson Test is a quick, easy and very accurate test for Achilles tendon rupture. According to Maffuli et al. (1998) it has a sensitivity of 98% and a specificity of 93%, which makes it a great test to rule out and to confirm an Achilles tendon rupture. Watch the video to learn how to do this test! | Physiotutors
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THOMPSON TEST FOR ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE The Thompson Test is a quick, easy and very accurate test for Achilles tendon rupture. According to Maffuli et al. (1998) it has a sensitivity of 98% and a specificity of 93%, which makes it a great test to rule out and to confirm an Achilles tendon rupture. Watch the video to learn how to do this test! | Physiotutors
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Brian Wolfe, PT, DPT, OCS on Instagram: "The Thompson Test is a quick way to check for an Achilles tendon rupture 👣 Here’s how it works: When you squeeze the calf, the foot should plantarflex (point downward). That tells us the Achilles is intact ✅ In this video — the left calf is normal: squeeze → the foot moves. Then I squeeze the right calf (the injured side)… and there’s no movement at all 😬 That’s a positive Thompson Test, meaning a likely complete Achilles rupture. Quick, simple, and rel
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