Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Rupture Before we move away from the Achilles tendon, let's look at the most extreme case of tendon pathology: ruptures! The Thompson Test is a quick, easy, and very accurate test for Achilles tendon rupture. According to Maffuli et al. (1998), it has a sensitivity of 98% and a specificity of 93%, which makes it a great test to rule out and confirm an Achilles tendon rupture. Watch the video to learn how to do this test! | Physiotutors

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The THOMPSON has been shown in research (specificity of 96% and sensitivity of 93%)* to be a very accurate test in ruling IN or ruling OUT an Achilles rupture. The accuracy of the test allows the practitioners to make an accurate diagnosis of an Achilles rupture without the need for an imaging (MRI). When the tendon in intact and healthy (not ruptured), a squeeze of the calf muscle will produce a reflexive plantar flexion of the foot. Source = Schwieterman et al. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2013;8(4