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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Hip Flexure Contracture ... flattening the lumbar ... is positive. ... #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Freiberg's Test for Piriformis Syndrome

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

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
The test is positive ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #hip ... #lumbar #sciatica ... #orthopedics #sports
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Rotation) Flex the hip ... gluteal region is a positive ... #sciatica #lumbar ... #clinical #video ... physicalexam #msk #sports
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexibility

Patient lays supine, one hip is maximally flexed to the patient's chest,
flattening the lumbar ... is positive for ... Flexor #contracture ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... cord infarct • HIV ... tone or voluntary contracture ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test
Ober's Test for Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Ober's Test assesses for iliotibial band syndrome.  With the patient
in the lateral position ... to adduct is a positive ... Video via @open_michigan ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #sports
Passive Straight Leg Raise Test for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

A passive straight leg raise should
to evaluate for lumbar ... positive if the ... 70 degrees of hip ... Pain #Sciatica #Lumbar ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
externally rotated in position ... not lower into a position ... flexor contracture ... Video via @open_michigan ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
The test is positive ... A positive test ... irritation or lumbar ... Femoris #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #sports