BMJ

Reproducibility and clinical utility of tendon palpation to detect patellar tendinopathy in young basketball players

Background—Palpation is an important clinical test for jumper's knee. Methods—In 326 junior symptomatic and asymptomatic athletes' tendons, palpation was performed by a single examiner before ...
BMJ

Two simple clinical tests for predicting onset of medial tibial stress syndrome: shin palpation test and shin oedema test

Correspondence to Phil Newman, University of Canberra, Department of Physiotherapy, 12D52, Monana Street, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia; phillip.newman{at}canberra.edu.au ...
Medscape

Mammography and Palpation Important, Even in Younger Women

September 6, 2011 — Mammography and breast palpation remain important tools for detecting breast cancer, even for women under the age of 50, according to the results of a large analysis. In addition, ...
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Wrist-wearable devices more cost-effective than electrocardiograms and pulse palpation for atrial fibrillation screening

Screening individuals for atrial fibrillation (AF) using wearable devices is more cost-effective than screening using conventional methods such as 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and pulse palpation, ...
Medscape

Nonauscultatory Cardiac Exam: Assessing the Elderly Person

Overview Examination and Palpation of the Apical Impulse (Point of Maximal Impulse) Palpation Percussing the Cardiac Silhouette Special Maneuvers Examination and Palpation of the Apical Impulse (Point ...