Inversion & Aversion – Test 1
The key terms in these Tests include, Inversion, Aversion.
In what position is the pt for subtalar inversion/aversion?
Prone with foot off edge of table, hip and knee in 0 degrees extension
In what position is the pt for a WB gastric muscle length test?
Standing with knee in extension
In what position is the pt for hip extension ROM?
Prone, with knees extended throughout full range
What does the Thomas test evaluate?
The length of the hip flexors
If the measurement for a SLR test is between 68-80 degrees, the test is ___
Negative (normal)
In what position is the pt for a SLR test?
Supine with knees extended
What does the SLR test evaluate?
The length of hip extensors
In what position is the pt for hip flexion ROM?
Supine
What is the alternate testing position for tarsal inversion/eversion ROM?
Supine with foot off edge of table
In what position is the pt for a NWB gastric muscle length test?
Supine with knee extended, foot off edge of table
In what position is the pt for knee extension ROM?
Supine with a towel roll under ankle — leg cannot touch the surface
In what position is the pt for a modified Ober test?
Sidelying with testing hip uppermost; lowermost LE in full hip/knee flexion; uppermost knee remains in extension throughout ROM
In what position is the pt for tarsal inversion/eversion ROM?
Sitting with knee flexed to 90 and lower leg over the edge of the table
If the thigh reaches the table in a KB Thomas test, it is ___
Negative
In what position is the pt for tarsal inversion/eversion ROM?
Sitting with knee flexed to 90 and lower leg over the edge of the table
In what position is the pt for hip flexion ROM?
Supine
In what position is the pt for hip extension ROM?
Prone, with knees extended throughout full range
The alternate testing position for hip extension ROM is ___
Sidelying
In what position is the pt for hip abduction/adduction ROM?
Supine