Overview
This video explains the Cozen’s Test, a physical examination technique used to diagnose lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), and provides step-by-step instructions for administering it.
Purpose of the Cozen’s Test
- The Cozen’s Test is used to provoke and assess the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis for signs of lateral epicondylitis.
- The test aims to identify pain at the lateral epicondyle, which is indicative of Tennis Elbow.
Step-by-Step Test Procedure
- Position the patient comfortably, ensuring the elbow is stabilized.
- Palpate the patient’s lateral epicondyle with your thumb.
- Ask the patient to make a fist, pronate the forearm, and radially deviate and extend the wrist.
- Apply resistance against the patient’s wrist movement during the test.
- A positive result is when the patient experiences sudden pain at the lateral epicondyle.
Additional Resources and Recommendations
- View the Mill’s Test and other examination methods for lateral epicondylitis for alternative assessment techniques.
- Consider visiting the presenter’s webpage for further educational resources and related videos.
Recommendations / Advice
- Utilize the Cozen’s Test as part of a broader assessment for Tennis Elbow.
- Refer to supplementary tests (e.g., Mill’s Test) to confirm the diagnosis.