Possible Outcome Measures

Question 1

FLEXOR HALLUCIS BREVIS

Answer 1

Palpate passive movement of 1st MPJ.

Question 2

QUADRATUS PLANTAE

Answer 2

Pain with palpation

Question 3

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 3

Objective outcome measures include a discrepancy in hip height, muscle tension and rotation with opposing force through the hands, one on the anterior hip and the other on the ipsilateral rib cage.

Question 4

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Answer 4

1 MCP joint mobility.

Question 5

Lumbar Paraspinals – Iliocostalis Lumborum and Lx and Sx Multifidus

Answer 5

Pain scales, AROMs and functional movements may all be used as outcome measures
Joint play

Question 6

EXTENSOR DIGITORUM BREVIS

Answer 6

L5 Radiculopathy

Question 7

ABDUCTOR HALLICIS

Answer 7

Pain scales, AROMs and functional movements may all be used as outcome measures
Joint play

Question 8

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 8

Tension in gluteus max

Standing forward flexion test

Question 9

Gluteus Medius

Answer 9

• Lateral pelvic translation over affected size
• Knee to wall test
• Single leg squat

Question 10

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 10

Internal rotation

Question 11

Piriformis

Answer 11

Pivot on one leg (internal rotation) of the involved hip. Check ROM & quality of movement.

Question 12

Iliopsoas

Answer 12

Lunge with affected side the back leg.

Question 13

Tensor Fascia Latae

Answer 13

ITB tension standing/prone/supine.

ITB tenderness standing/prone/supine.

Question 14

Sartorius

Answer 14

Tenderness over pes anserine.

Question 15

Rectus Femoris

Answer 15

Inferior patella glide.

Question 16

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 16

• Depression & medial glide of patella.

- Patella grind test.

Question 17

Vastus Medialis

Answer 17

Medial glide of patella for oblique fibres

Patella grind test

Question 18

Biceps Femoris

Answer 18

Sacrotuberous ligament tension
Standing flexion test
Fibula head mobility
SLR in internal hip rotation

Question 19

Semitendinosus

Answer 19

• Pes anserine tenderness with palpation.
• Standing flexion test.
• SLR with hip in external rotation.

Question 20

Semimembranosus

Answer 20

• Standing flexion test.

- SLR with hip in external rotation.

Question 21

Adductor Longus & Brevis

Answer 21

• Passive external hip rotation (hip neutral)

- Lateral pelvic translation (hip abduction)

Question 22

Adductor Magnus

Answer 22

• Lateral pelvic translation (hip abduction)

Question 23

Pectineus

Answer 23

Pain levels

Question 24

Gracilis

Answer 24

• Pes anserine tenderness

Question 25

Gastrocnemius

Answer 25

Lunge – hip extension/ankle dorsiflexion relationship
Passive dorsiflexion, ROM & end feel.
Heel raise – control.

Question 26

Soleus

Answer 26

Lunge – hip extension/ankle dorsiflexion relationship.
Knee to wall.
Passive dorsiflexion, ROM & end feel.
Heel raise – control.

Question 27

Peroneus Longus

Answer 27

Fibula accessory movements AP, PA, superior/inferior translation.
Pain with palpation – over tendon at lateral malleolus.

Question 28

Peroneus Brevis

Answer 28

Fibula accessory movements AP, PA, superior/inferior translation.
Pain with palpation – over tendon at lateral malleolus

Question 29

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 29

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Question 30

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Answer 30

Joint play and ROM