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Piriformis Test

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(English captions by Andrea Matsumoto from the University of Michigan)
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The Piriformis test evaluates for pain from
sciatic nerve irritation caused by piriformis
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muscle.
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With the patient prone, the knees are flexed
to 90 degrees and the hips are internally
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rotated.
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Provide resistance against external rotation.
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Reproduction of the pain is a positive test.

Title:: Piriformis Test
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Video Language:: English
Duration:: 0:20

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