Muscles and Knee PainSampler: The AdductorsBack to the Introduction
A complete list of tests and treatments will be available in the upcoming book Surviving Martial Arts. Adductors Test 1With patient lying on back on floor,
2. Lower knee to floor. Note how close it comes.
Good: No restriction: Knee comes flat to floor. Bad: Restriction: Knee fixed several inches away from floor. Adductors Test 2With patient lying on back on floor,
2. Raise other leg vertically to 90 degrees then lower 90 degrees out to side to touch floor.
Good: No restriction. Leg can rest on floor at 90 degree angle from body. Bad: Restriction: Leg movement is restricted to less than 90 degrees.
|
1. Place heel of test leg on floor next to kneecap of other leg.
1. Stabilize flat leg so patient does not rock to the side.catalog | order form | mailing list | e-mail | home
www.round-earth.com