Patient makes a fist, opens the hand and spreads the fingers. Common abnormalities, which include a knuckle protruding from the fist and a swollen or crooked finger, may indicate old finger fractures or sprains. Patient squats on heels, duck-walks four steps and stands up. Common abnormalities include inability to fully flex one knee and inability to stand up without twisting or bending to one side. Patient bends forward slowly with knees straight and touches the toes.
Patient stands on the heels and then rises up on the toes.
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