Lower Limb TrPts - Objective Presentation

Question 1

Objective presentation of Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 1

• Decreased ROM on contralateral side flexion

- Pain/decreased strength on ipsilateral side flexion

Question 2

Objective presentation of Iliopsoas

Answer 2

• Decreased ROM in hip extension and external rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted hip flexion, internal rotation and trunk flexion

Question 3

Objective presentation of Glute Medius

Answer 3

• Decreased ROM on external rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted abduction and internal rotation

Question 4

Objective presentation of Glute Minimus

Answer 4

• Decreased ROM in external rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted abduction and internal rotation

Question 5

Objective presentation of Piriformis

Answer 5

• Decreased ROM in internal rotation

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted external rotation and abduction

Question 6

Objective presentation of Rectus Femoris

Answer 6

• Decreased ROM in hip extension and knee flexion

- Pain/decreased strength on hip flexion and knee extension

Question 7

Objective presentation of Vastus Lateralis

Answer 7

• Pain/decreased strength on resisted hip flexion and knee extension

Question 8

Objective presentation of Vastus Medialis

Answer 8

• Decreased ROM on knee flexion

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted knee extension

Question 9

Objective presentation of Gastroc

Answer 9

• Decreased dorsiflexion ROM

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted knee flexion and plantarflexion

Question 10

Objective presentation of Soleus

Answer 10

• Decreases dorsiflexion ROM

- Pain/decreased strength on resisted plantarflexion