Special Tests
What does the Long Sit Test test for?
What is leg length discrepancy and the rotation of the pelvis
Name the 4 posterior structures
What is PSIS, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, ischial tuberosity
What is gradually increasing in pain a sign of?
What is tendinitis or fracture of the femur
What is true leg length discrepancy?
What is the measure from ASIS to medial malleolus
Where is the Trochanteric Bursa located?
What is on the greater trochanter
What does the Hip Scouring Test test for?
What is defects in the articular cartilage or femur
Name the 3 medial structures
What is adductor muscle group, gracilis, pubic tubercle
List causes of an acute MOI
What is a direct blow to the iliac crest, and/or falling on buttocks
What should you always check alterations of?
What is gait pattern
Where does the Inguinal ligament run down
What does the Thomas Test test for
What is hip flexor tightness
Name the 4 anterior structures
What is ASIS/AIIS, iliac crest, sartorius, rectus femoris
Majority of injuries are caused by
Overuse or chronic
What is functional leg length discrepancy?
What is compare level of ASIS and greater trochanter to distance from the floor
Describe where the Piriformis Muscle is located
What is half way between the sacrum and the greater trochanter across the buttock region
What does Sacroiliac Compression test for?
What is sacroiliac pathology
Name the 4 lateral structures
What is iliac crest, greater trochanter, gluteus medius, tesor facia latae
What must happen in order to dislocate or fracture the femur?
An extreme force must be exerted
What is apparent leg length discrepancy?
What is the measure from umbilicus to medial malleolus
Where is the Illiopsoas muscle located
What is lateral to umbilicus
What does the Trendelenburg Test test for?
What is weakness in the gluteals
What is known as the "bump" on the outside of the hip?
What is the greater trochanter
Where is hip pain most frequent?
What is anterior/medial side of hip and groin
Where should you look for signs of trauma?
What is iliac crest, soft tissues
Where does the IT band run?
What is iliac crest to the lateral knee