How to perform knee varus valgus stress test? #ligamentinjury #kneepain #diagnosis #physiotherapy

Varus/Valgus stress test: assesses the integrity of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments respectively, as well as the joint capsule. At 0° of full knee extension, the test evaluates both the collateral ligaments and secondary stabilizers including the joint capsule and cruciate ligaments (ACL & PCL) At 30° of knee flexion, the capsule and other secondary restraints are relatively slackened, allowing the test to more specifically assess laxity of the collateral ligaments. A positive test i