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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.
§ Anterior/posterior draw (sign) test: a test designed to detect anterior and posterior instability of the knee (anterior cruciate ligament / posterior cruciate ligament). The patient lies supine with the test knee flexed 90°. The examiner sits across the forefoot of the patient's flexed lower limb. With the patient's foot
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