Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Anatomical Movement: Passive forearm extension with extended wrist.
Testing position: Patient is standing or seated with the shoulder adducted by their side, elbow at 90 degrees of flexion and forearm in the neutral position. One hand supports the patient elbow for resistance, the other hand passively extends the wrist in forearm supination, followed by a full elbow extension.
Expected Findings: Test considered positive with the reproduction of a sudden pain or discomfort along the medial aspect of the elbow in the region of the medial epicondyle.