Thompson Test | Achilles Tendon Rupture/Tear Assessment

Brian Wolfe, PT, DPT, OCS on Instagram: "The Thompson Test is a quick way to check for an Achilles tendon rupture 👣 Here’s how it works: When you squeeze the calf, the foot should plantarflex (point downward). That tells us the Achilles is intact ✅ In this video — the left calf is normal: squeeze → the foot moves. Then I squeeze the right calf (the injured side)… and there’s no movement at all 😬 That’s a positive Thompson Test, meaning a likely complete Achilles rupture. Quick, simple, and rel

Clinical Nurse on Instagram: "Thompson Test (Calf Squeeze Test) Thompson test is a simple clinical test used to check for Achilles tendon rupture. How it's done 1. Patient lies prone (on stomach) with feet hanging off the edge of the bed. 2. Examiner squeezes the calf muscle. Normal (Negative Test) When the calf is squeezed → the foot should plantarflex (point downward). This means the Achilles tendon is intact. Positive Test (Suggests Achilles Tendon Rupture) When the calf is squeezed → no plan

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Thomas Test

Thompson Test (Simmonds–Thompson Test) for Achilles Tendon Rupture Purpose: To check for a rupture (tear) of the Achilles tendon. ⸻ ✅ Procedure: 1. Patient lies prone (face down) on the examination table. 2. Feet should hang freely over the edge of the table. 3. Examiner squeezes the calf muscle (gastrocnemius-soleus complex) firmly. ⸻ 🔍 Interpretation: • Normal (Negative Test): When the calf is squeezed, the foot plantarflexes (moves downward). ➜ Achilles tendon is intact. • Positive Thompson