Patella Mobility Test

Aka: Patella Mobility Test, Patella Glide Test

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II. Indications

  1. Patellofemoral Syndrome

III. Technique

  1. Patient lies supine
  2. Grasp Patella in medial position and translate medially
  3. Measure the extent of displacement
    1. Patella width divided in 4 quadrants
    2. Estimate number of quadrants of medial glide

IV. Interpretation

  1. Tight lateral structures: <1 quadrant of translation
  2. Hypermobility: >3 quadrants of translation

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