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Kleiger’s Test

If you have a patient complaining of ankle pain, you can perform the Kleiger’s Test to see if their problem is a medial ankle sprain! Learn more about the test from this guide.

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By Matt Olivares on Aug 2, 2025.

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Commonly asked questions

Kleiger's Test is reliable for assessing ankle sprains when used as a comprehensive examination.

The Kleiger's Test may cause discomfort, particularly if the patient has an ankle sprain, but it should not be excruciating when performed correctly.

Kleiger's Test should be performed by trained healthcare professionals familiar with musculoskeletal assessments, and stress tests should not be conducted on anyone without proper expertise.

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