Hip Examination

This is for your information only to demonstrate the examination process: I especially appreciate how the provider has summarized the examination process using this phrase: Look-Feel-Move.

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PT Examination process is systematic and consistent with as assessment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular contributors. It includes

  • Subjective and medical history review
  • Observation and posture assessment (sitting, standing, lying, gait, functional transitions)
  • ROM and strength (open chain testing and functional testing)
  • Palpation: muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, relevant bony landmarks on pelvis, femur, and knee
  • Neurological testing: reflexes, sensation and peripheral nerve function, coordination
  • Joint (combined and accessory) motion
  • Special tests
    • Internal rotation-flexion-axial compression maneuver - test for impingement in the socket
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    • Thomas Test - Tests for passive insufficiency of hip flexors and hip flexion contraction; labral tear
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    • Flexion-Adduction Test - test for hip disease
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    • Positive Trendelenberg - Test for lateral hip weakness
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    • Patrick's Test - Also called FABER - Discriminates between hip and SI joint
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    • Hip Scour Test - Screening test for degenerative joint disease
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    • Ober's Test - Assesses IT Band - TFL flexibility and lateral hip muscle flexibility
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