Bones, Joints, & Ligaments
The term “groin” refers to this group of hip muscles
What is the adductor group
O: anterior inferior iliac spine
I: tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
rectus femoris
bonus: name the actions
These two orthopedic tests test for hip flexor tightness
What are the Thomas Tests & Modified Thomas/Kendall Test
This condition can present as pain over the lateral thigh, including both the hip and lateral knee.
What is an ITband contracture?
This is a fibrocartilaginous rim on the outer edge of the hip joint that helps to deepen the joint socket
What is Glenoid Lip or Acetabular Labrum
This hamstring muscle can be palpated on the lateral posterior knee and has an attachment on the head of the fibula
What is the bicep femoris
O: Posterior ilium, sacrum and coccyx and sacrotuberous ligament
I: Tubercle of iliotibial tract of tibia and the gluteal tuberosity of the femur
Gluteus Maximus
This tests for injury to the hip and sacroiliac joint by placing the hip into flexion, abduction, & external rotation
What is the Patrick/FABER test.
This client sits a lot for work and is unable to move their hip into extension without pain/limitation in the anterior thigh, they likely have this condition.
What is a hip flexor contracture?
The pubic symphysis is a _________ joint that has very little movement
What is synarthrosis
This medial hip muscle is the only adductor that crosses the knee joint
What is the gracilis
O: ASIS
I: Iliotibial Tract (lateral condyle of the tibia)
Tensor Fascia Latae
What does Noble's Compression test for?
What is Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS), commonly known as "Runner's Knee"
This is a painful hip condition seen in pregnancy, caused by postural shifts such as an increase in external rotation and pes planus.
Piriformis syndrome
A large ridge or crest of bone running down the posterior aspect of the shaft of the femur. It is Latin for “rough line.”
What is Linea Aspera
The Iliotibial Band is made up of these two muscles that cross the hip joint
What are tensor fascia lata & gluteus maximus
O: TVPs of L1-L5 vertebrae, body of T12-L5 vertebrae & IVDs
I: Lesser trochanter of femur
Psoas Major
This test is positive if the iliac crest is higher on the affected side than the unaffected side indicating weakness in glute med
What is Trendelenburg’s Test
This condition is typically secondary to other hip conditions like tendonitis, and involves point tenderness and local inflammation.
What is Hip Bursitis?
This ligament crosses the anterior aspect of the hip and attaches to the neck of the femur
What is the Illiofemoral Ligament
A large fluid-filled sac that is located between the ITB and the greater trochanter to facilitate movement without friction
What is the trochanteric bursa
O:Anterior sacrum
I: Greater trochanter of the femur
Piriformis
What is the Hip Scour Test (FADIRS)
This condition involves an inert structure of the hip, which is commonly injured in contact sports and results in a clicking or locking sensation.
Labral Tear