dyafeh -> what is this? (March 8, 2004 7:36:00 PM)
hi i wanna know what is lateral step_up test in assesing the strengh of lower extrimity??
Alex Brenner PT MPT OCS -> Re: what is this? (March 8, 2004 11:17:00 PM)
Can you describe the technique a little better? I am not familiar in this technique to assess strength, but when you ask someone to conduct a lateral step up you are asking them to use their hip abductors (gluteus medius), knee extensors (quadriceps) and hip flexors (iliopsoas) among others.
ArmyPT, OCS
Dr.Wagner -> Re: what is this? (March 10, 2004 2:32:00 PM)
Very common test, the goal is a controlled step (usually down) maintaining the patella in the sagital plain and midline without dropping the hip. Many times it is used to slowly control foot as it approaches the floor as a test of eccentric strength.
It is Gary Gray stuff.
See, its been 7 years at least and I still haven't lost it!
IN-PT -> Re: what is this? (March 16, 2004 8:43:00 AM)
Additionally, if patient focuses on keeping their pelvic girdle level, this technique is useful to promote hip(glut med) control/strength/endurance.