Understanding the Golfer’s Elbow Test (Medial Epicondylitis Test) Assessment
To screen for **Medial Epicondylitis** (Golfer's Elbow), which is inflammation/degeneration of the common flexor tendon origin.
Watch How It's Done
How do I start?
Patient is sitting. Examiner palpates the medial epicondyle.
What happens?
The examiner passively **supinates the patient’s forearm**, fully **extends the wrist**, and maximally **extends the elbow**.
In Plain English
What Does a Positive Result Mean?
Sudden or significant pain is reproduced over the **medial epicondyle** of the humerus.
Helpful Tip:
This maneuver maximally stretches the wrist flexors/forearm pronators that originate at the medial epicondyle.
Safety First
This guide is to help you understand what happens in a clinic. Do not try to diagnose yourself. If you have severe pain, swelling, or cannot put weight on your leg, please visit an urgent care center or your doctor immediately.
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Beighton Score
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Elbow Extension Sign
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Elbow Flexion Test
To provoke symptoms associated with **Cubital Tunnel Syndrome** (ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow).