Test: Seated External Tibial Rotation - Active

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Assess active tibial external rotation in a flexed non-weight bearing position. Patient sits on the edge of the table with the lower leg off the table and knee flexed. Have the patient actively externally rotate the tibia. Goal is 20 degrees. Reduced motion could indicate a restriction in the joint or connective tissues of the knee or a motor control issue.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient sits on the edge of the table with the lower leg off the table and knee flexed and actively externally rotates the tibia.

Criteria

• 20 degrees

Measurement

20.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail