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* For grades 4 to 5 apply resistance through distal thigh in the direction opposite to hip extension. | * For grades 4 to 5 apply resistance through distal thigh in the direction opposite to hip extension.<ref>Hislop H, Avers D, Brown M. Daniels and Worthingham's muscle Testing-E-Book: Techniques of manual examination and performance testing. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013 Sep 27</ref> | ||
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Muscles Involved:[edit | edit source]
Gluteus Maximus
Semitendinous
Semimembranous
Biceps Femoris
Patient Positioning[edit | edit source]
- Grades 3 to 5 - Patient is in prone
- to test gluteus maximus and hamstrings - side-side knee in extension
- to test gluteus maximus only - test-side knee flexed to 90 degrees
- Grades 0-2 - Patient is in side lying
Joint start Position[edit | edit source]
The hip should be in a neutral position between the available range of abduction and adduction. This can sometimes be challenging to achieve.
Therapist Position[edit | edit source]
- Therapist to stand on test side, stabilize the pelvis over the sacrum and palpate muscular recruitment
To Test[edit | edit source]
- Patient actively extends the hip
- For grades 4 to 5 apply resistance through distal thigh in the direction opposite to hip extension.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hislop H, Avers D, Brown M. Daniels and Worthingham's muscle Testing-E-Book: Techniques of manual examination and performance testing. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013 Sep 27
