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Finger-to-Nose Test

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Finger-to-Nose Test, Finger-To-Nose

  • See Also
  1. SCAT2 evaluation
  2. Finger-Nose-Finger
  • Indications
  1. Sideline Concussion evaluation in age over 10 years
  • Preparation
  1. Patient sits in chair
  2. One arm extended
    1. Forward flexed at Shoulder to 90 degrees
    2. Elbow and wrist extended
  • Technique
  1. Patient touches nose with index finger and then extends the arm fully
  2. Repeat five times within 4 seconds
  • Interpretation
  1. Correct performance in the SCAT2 evaluation is assigned 1 point if done correctly
  • Resources
  1. Sport Concussion Assessment Tool ( SCAT2)
    1. http://www.cces.ca/en/files-116