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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