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Source: Palmer & Epler. Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal assessment Techniques 2nd ed. 1998. Lower Extremity special tests Hip special tests Trendelenburg Test: a test for weakness of the gluteus medius muscle during unilateral weight bearing. Therapist is positioned behind patient to observe the pelvis. The patient assumes a unilateral stance on the test side extremity. A positive sign is indicated by the pelvis dropping toward the unsupported limb. Faber s (Patrick) Test: a test designed to alert the examiner to the possibility of hip pathology or SI joint dysfunction. The examiner places the test limb in flexion, abduction and external rotation so that the foot of the test limb rests on the patients opposite knee.
Source: Palmer & Epler. Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques 2nd ed. © 1998. Lower Extremity Special Tests Hip Special Tests § Trendelenburg Test: a test for weakness of the gluteus medius muscle during unilateral weight bearing.
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