Mill’s Test

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

What is the "Mill’s Test" used for?

  • Lateral Epicondylitis in the elbow, also known as “Tennis Elbow”.

How to perform the "Mill’s Test"?

  • Patient is seated.
  • The clinician palpates the patient’s lateral epicondyle with one hand, while pronating the patient’s forearm, fully flexing the wrist, the elbow extended.

What is the positive result?

  • A reproduction of pain in the area of the insertion at the lateral epicondyle indicates a positive test.

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 53 % 
  • Specificity: 100 %

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