*3.2.4 Patellar glide test*

Patellar glide test is performed to assess the integrity of the medial and lateral patellar restraints. Patellar mobility is assessed by attempting to displace the patella medially and laterally. Throughout this portion of the examination, the knee is placed in full extension, with the quadriceps relaxed. The number of quadrants of medial and lateral glide is recorded as lateral and medial patellar pressure are applied. The amount of patellar glide on the affected side should be compared with that on the opposite, asymptomatic side. In a normal knee, the patella cannot be displaced more than half its width in either direction [50].
