A biomechanical investigation of selected lumbo-pelvic hip tests: implications for the examination of walking

Background: Clinicians commonly use tests including the Trendelenburg,1 Single Leg Squat 2 and Corkscrew Tests during the examination of the Lumbo-Pelvic and Hip complex. These tests are used to examine the movements of the Lumbar, Pelvic and Hip regions in a weight bearing position.1, 2, 3, 4 They may be used in isolation,5, 6 or to compliment the examination of functional tasks including walking.3, 7 The clinical assumption is that the Lumbar, Pelvic and Hip movements generated during these tests are similar to those of walking.

Source: Manual Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: R. Bailey Source Type: research