Garrick Test

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

What is the "Garrick Test" used for?

  • Evaluate the Popliteus as a cause of knee pain (Popliteus Tendinopathy)

How to perform the "Garrick Test"?

  • The patient is seated or supine
  • Hip and knee are both flexed to 90°
  • The patient actively externally rotates the lower leg 
  • Then the motion is resisted by examiner.

What is the positive result?

  • Pain during maneuver in location of popliteus muscle or tendon

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