Mill's Test

Purpose

Screen for lateral epicondylalgia.

Execution

1. 1Patient seated with elbow extended and forearm pronated
2. 2Therapist passively flexes the wrist and flexes the fingers
3. 3Ask for pain location and intensity

Key Observations

• Pain at lateral epicondyle with passive wrist flexion and elbow extension

Views

• lateral

Protocol

1. 1Compare both sides
2. 2Avoid excessive force
3. 3Document pain location

Reference

Clinical orthopedic tests