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Pace Test

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Pace Test
Pace test[1]
Pace test[2]
  • Pace Maneuver
  • Seated Abduction Test
  • Pace Sign
  • Nagel Sign (?uncertain)
  • Piriformis Resistance Test
  • Resisted Abduction External Rotation Test
  • PACE (Pain on Abduction with Contraction and External Rotation)

Purpose

  • Evaluate the Piriformis muscle as a cause of hip or buttocks pain

Description

  • The patient is seated, legs hanging off the table
  • The practitioner resists hip abduction
  • Positive test
    • Reproduction of the patient's pain
    • Or weakness, paresthesia on the affected side

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Bârzu, Mariana. "Diagnostic methods in piriformis syndrome." Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal 6.11 (2013): 22-28.
  2. ↑ Meknas, M. Khaled. "Retro-trochanteric sciatica-like pain: in-depth analyses of clinical symptoms, treatment options, histological and ultra structural findings in tendon biopsies." (2010).
Created by:
John Kiel on 5 August 2020 23:23:11
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