Cozen’s Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 4
Cozens Test

What is the "Cozen’s Test" used for?

  •  Check for lateral epicondylalgia or “tennis elbow”.

How to perform the "Cozen’s Test"?

  • The patient should be seated, with the elbow extended, forearm maximal pronation, wrist radially abducted, and hand in a fist.
  • Stabilise elbow while palpating lateral epicondyle, other hand placed on the dorsum of the hand.
  • The patient is asked to move the wrist to dorsal flexion while you provide resistance to this movement

What is the positive result?

  • The test is positive if pain on the lateral epicondyle is elicited.

References

  • Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System 3rd Edition.
  • Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, And Intervention 3rd Edition.