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. 2009 Mar 28;18(8):1121–1129. doi: 10.1007/s00586-009-0948-2

 

The self-assessed P4 Lying in the supine position with 90° flexion at the hip the patient presses on the flexed knee, along the longitudinal axis of the femur. Positive test = reproducing the pain in the SI area
Four-point kneeling with extension of one leg

In four-point kneeling, the patient extended one leg at a time

Positive test = pain in the symphysis or SI area

Bridging with extension of one leg

The patient lifted the buttock and extended one leg

Positive test = reproducing the pain in the SI area

Pulling a mat (MAT-test)

The patient performed a movement of hip abduction and adduction simulating the movement to pull a mat

Positive test = pain in the symphysis