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Simmonds-Thompson Text

August 22nd, 2017
 
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Overview

  • Test For

  • Rupture of achilles tendon.
  • How to Perform

  • With the patient prone, squeeze their calf muscles.
  • Abnormal If

  • Plantar flexion does not occur when the calf muscles are squeezed.
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