Muscle Testing
(T-0053)
Gluteus Medius
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Patrick Fabre Test
Functional Anatomy
Testing
Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing
Patient position:
Sidelying with the underneath leg flexed at
the hip and knee and the pelvis rotated
slightly forward to place the posterior gluteus
medius in an antigravity position. Stabilize the
pelvis just above the hip joint. To emphasize
the posterior portion of gluteus medius,
abduct the hip with slight extension, and
slight external rotation. Do not allow the
pelvis to rotate backward to give the
appearance of external rotation of the hip
joint. Maintain the knee in extension. Correct
positioning is critical for obtaining an accurate
result for the presence of isolated gluteus
medius weakness.
Examiner pressure:
Against the leg, near the ankle, in the
direction of adduction and slight flexion; do
not apply pressure against the rotation
component.
Numeric
Grade
Percentage
of normal
Muscular
Contraction
Functional Level
5
100%
Normal
Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
with full manual resistance appropriate for age
and gender
4
75%
Good
Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
with moderate manual resistance appropriate
for age and gender
3
50%
Fair
Full ROM against gravity; unable to sustain
position with minimal resistance applied
2
25%
Poor
Full ROM with gravity eliminated; partial ROM
against gravity
1
10%
Trace
Evidence of slight muscle action
(e.g.isometric,twitch,palpation);no joint motion
produced
0
0%
Zero
No palpable or visible evidence of muscular
contraction
grade is 5
grade is lower than 5
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Testing
2007-12-17
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