Special Tests

Question 1

What is another name for the FABERE test?

Answer 1

Patrick’s test

Question 2

Describe the setup for the Patrick’s test?

Answer 2

pt. lies supine and places the ipsilateral foot on top of the CL thigh
this induces F-AB-ER-E

Question 3

What is the difference b/t the Iliac compression & distraction tests?

Answer 3

compression: lateral force applied at the ASIS
distraction: medial force applied at the ASIS

Question 4

Both Patrick’s test & the Iliac comp/distrac test can be used to test for what?

Answer 4

pathology of the SI joints

Question 5

Which test can be used for suspected spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis?

Answer 5

backward bending test/single leg stance test

Question 6

what is the set up for the backward bending test?

Answer 6

BL Test:
pt. standing lifts one leg to extend the waist and then repeats on opposite side

Question 7

Which special test can be used to diagnose a lumbar radiculopathy?

Answer 7

straight leg raise test
bragard test - addition of passive dorsiflexion applied to the ankle after maximum leg extension
pt. lies supine for both tests
physician extend the leg for both tests

Question 8

What does the Thomas test assess?

Answer 8

tight rectus femoris if the knee of the tested leg cannot flex to 90 degrees
tight iliopsoas - if the leg being tested raises off the table as the knee of the CL leg is drawn into the pt.’s chest

Question 9

What does a positive trendelenburg test indicate?

Answer 9

the non-affected leg drops below the level of the iliac crest of the affected leg when lifted
indicates weakness of the gluteus medius of the standing leg

Question 10

Describe the setup for the ober test.

Answer 10

pt. lies w/ affected side facing up w/ both knees flexed to 90 degrees

physician then passively abducts the top leg to extend the hip

pt. then adducts the hip back down

Question 11

what does a + ober test indicate?

Answer 11

an ITB dysfunction