Cozen's Test

Purpose

Screen for lateral epicondylalgia.

Execution

1. 1Patient makes a fist with the elbow extended
2. 2Therapist applies resistance to wrist extension and radial deviation
3. 3Ask for pain location and intensity

Key Observations

• Pain at lateral epicondyle with resisted wrist extension
• Pain with gripping under load

Views

• lateral

Protocol

1. 1Compare both sides
2. 2Record pain location and severity
3. 3Use with other tests for confirmation

Reference

Clinical orthopedic tests