The Piriformis Test is a physical examination test used to evaluate piriformis syndrome, which is a condition characterized by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle in the buttock. 

Procedure:

1. Have the patient lie on their back on an examination table, with both...

The PPPT is a simple bedside diagnostic tool that is sensitive in detecting clinically straight forward hip fractures as well as occult hip fractures. The PPPT can support decision-making for additional radiological examinations in case of potential occult pelvis or hip fractures.

Procedure for per...

The McCarthy test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Here are the steps to perform the McCarthy test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. ...

The Hip Quadrant Test is a physical examination test used to assess hip joint mobility and identify any restrictions in the hip joint's range of motion. 

Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the Hip Quadrant Test:

1. The patient should lie down on their back on an examination table or fi...

The Gaenslen test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction or hip joint arthritis.

Here are the steps to perform the Gaenslen test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.

The Fulcrum test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the Fulcrum test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Pl...

The prone knee bending test is a physical examination technique used to assess neural tension and stress on the femoral nerve and mid lumbar (L2-L4) nerve roots. Here are the steps to perform the prone knee bending test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with th...

The FAIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FAIR test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examinatio...

Craig's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for femoral anteversion or retroversion, which is a rotational abnormality of the femur bone in the hip joint. Here are the steps to perform Craig's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their stomach on the examination table with thei...

The Bowstring Sign is a physical examination technique used to assess for sciatic nerve irritation or compression in the hip. Here are the steps to perform the Bowstring Sign:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected...

The FADIR (Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation) test is a physical examination technique used to assess for hip joint pathology, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral tears. Here are the steps to perform the FADIR test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examinat...

The Adductor Squeeze Test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the integrity and strength of the adductor muscles of the hip. 

Patient Position: The patient should be lying supine (on their back) on an examination table with their knees bent and feet flat on the table.

Examiner Positi...