Combination testing in orthopedic and neurologic physical examination: a proposed model.
OBJECTIVE
This article suggests a 4-part model for teaching and using orthopedic and neurologic physical testing.


CONCLUSIONS
Four methods of combining and sequencing orthopedic and neurologic physical tests are described. The descriptions are followed by examples including test names, test performance, and the relationships between the tests in each group. The principles of the methods originated in the lead author's private practice and were refined while teaching chiropractic students and graduate doctors.


CONCLUSIONS
This model offers one possible method of combining and sequencing the orthopedic and neurologic examination in an effort to provide a more complete picture portraying the mechanisms, results, pathologies, differential diagnosis, and clinical thought processes associated with common orthopedic and neurologic physical tests.
Miller
K Jeffrey
KJ
Chairman, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, MO 64131.
Sittler
Michael D
MD
Corricelli
Denise M
DM
Dimura
Danielle N
DN
Comerford
Jason S
JS
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