BOUNCE HOME

TEST

​• Test positioning

The client lies supine.

The therapist stands next to the involved side and cups the client's foot in one hand.

The therapist's other hand may be placed over the joint line of the knee.

​• Action

The therapist passively flexes the client's knee and then allows the knee to passively fall into extension.

​• Positive finding

A rubbery end-feel or springy block is indicative of a meniscal tear.

​• Special considerations & comments

This test should be performed with caution when suspicion of a meniscal tear exists as it may not be comfortable to the patient and could potentially cause further internal derangement.

The Bounce Home Test is based on principles developed by Dr. James Cyriax for assessing knee joint function and meniscal pathology, with further contributions from Dr. Alan Apley in meniscal injury diagnosis.