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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
flattening the lumbar ... flexes at the knee ... is positive. ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
compress the sciatic nerve ... gluteal region is a positive ... #sciatica #lumbar ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, internally rotate the hip.
Pain in the
Syndrome Flex the hip ... gluteal region is a positive ... #sciatica #lumbar ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
The test is positive ... Piriformis #Syndrome #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #hip #lumbar #sciatica ... #msk #orthopedics
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
external rotation → elbow ... is positive with ... #ULNT1 #ULTT1 #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology #ULNT
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
flattening the lumbar ... flexes at the knee ... is positive for ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports
Bounce Test for Meniscal Tear

Grasp the heel, extend and gently bounce the leg, gently forcing hyperextension.
Meniscal Tear Grasp ... Pain is a positive ... Meniscal #Tear #knee ... #physicalexam #clinical ... #video #msk #orthopedics
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
The patient grasps ... In a positive test ... #knee #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Ober's Test for Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Ober's Test assesses for iliotibial band syndrome.  With the patient
in the lateral position ... and abduct the hip ... #hip #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Piriformis Test

The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from sciatic nerve irritation caused by the piriformis muscle.
With
pain from sciatic nerve ... patient prone, the knees ... the pain is a positive ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics