Mill's Test

Elbow/Wrist - Clinical

Passive stretch test for lateral epicondylalgia.

Purpose

Screen for lateral epicondylalgia.

Execution

1. Patient seated with elbow extended and forearm pronated
2. Therapist passively flexes the wrist and flexes the fingers
3. Ask for pain location and intensity

Key Observations

• Pain at lateral epicondyle with passive wrist flexion and elbow extension

Views

• lateral

Protocol

1. Compare both sides
2. Avoid excessive force
3. Document pain location

Reference

Clinical orthopedic tests