Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Rupture Before we move away from the Achilles tendon, let's look at the most extreme case of tendon pathology: ruptures! 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 confirm an Achilles tendon rupture. Watch the video to learn how to do this test! | Physiotutors

🦵 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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