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Does anyone know how to perform the "hooking manuever", which is used to clinically diagnose a "slipped rib?"  I can't find the original article that actually describes the procedure, and it's not in any of my orthopedic test texts.

John W. Ware, PT, MS, FAAOMPT
Maller and Swoverland Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

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