Hip special tests

Question 1

how many

Answer 1

6

Question 2

leg length test- how,
what for

Answer 2

ASIS/ Greater trochanter
to
medial malleolus
- leg length imbalance

Question 3

Thomas test
- how, what for

Answer 3

P raises leg on edge of plinth, hold back of neck, lower down
+= leg rises off plinth

• tests hip flexor tightness (iliopsoas, rec fem)
• can help identify psoas syndrome

Question 4

FABER test- how, what for

Answer 4

+= hip/back pain, or limited ROM

• Sacroiliac joint pain (can suggest intra-articular hip lesions)

Question 5

FADDIR/quadrant test
-how, what for

Answer 5

+= hip/groin pain

-labral tear, or FAI

Question 6

Obers test
- how, what for

Answer 6

+= Unable to adduct leg

• tight ITB/tfl

Question 7

Tredelenburg
- what, why

Answer 7

-weakness in the hip abductor muscles: gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.