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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.
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Piriformis Test
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