title: Advantages of the prone Lachman versus the traditional Lachman.
abstract: Clinical examination of the knee to determine the presence of ACL injury presents a challenge to many clinicians. The prone Lachman test offers many advantages in enhancing patient relaxation, improving psychomotor proficiency, and improving the clinician's interpretation of the results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletic Training, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL 35470, USA.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Floyd
authors.forename: D Scott
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Peery
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D011312:Pressure; D016684:Prone Position