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. 2013 Jul 7;6(3):219–225. doi: 10.1007/s12178-013-9175-x

Table 2.

Twenty-one step physical examination of the hip

Standing 1. Gait Pelvic tilt/rotation, stride length, stance phase, FPA
2. Single Leg Stance Phase Test Neural loop/abductor strength
3. Inspection Leg lengths, forward bend/spine, body habitus, global laxity
Seated 4. Neurovascular/Reflex Skin, lymphedema, sensory, DTR
5. ROM Internal and external rotation
Supine 6. Palpation Abdomen, adductor tubercle
7. ROM Abduction, Adduction, flexion
8. Hip Flexor Contracture Test Psoas/Hip flexor contracture
9. DIRI FAI
10. DEXRIT FAI, anterior inferior instability, apprehension
11. FADDIR FAI
12. FABER Hip vs. SI
13. Dial Test Laxity/instability
Lateral 14. Palpation GT facets and bursae, glutei origin/insertion
15. Strength Abduction, gluteus medius, gluteus maximus
16. Passive Adduction Tests Tensor fascia lata, gluteus medius, gluteus maximus
17. Lateral Rim Impingement Test FAI, laxity, apprehension
18. Posterior Rim Impingement Test FAI, apprehension, contre-coup
19. Apprehension Test Laxity, contre-coup
Prone 20. Rectus Femoris Contracture Test Rectus femoris contracture
21. Femoral Version Test Femoral anteversion