A client complains of a tight piriformis muscle. What would be the best way to check for a tight piriformis muscle if the client is lying on the table in a supine position?
A)Abduct the hip/thigh
B)Adduct the hip/thigh
C)Medial/Internal rotation of the hip/thigh
D)Lateral/External rotation of the hip/thigh

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The piriformis muscle is part of the lateral rotators of the hip and thigh. The piriformis attaches to the sacrum and the greater trochanter of the femur. Since the lateral rotators laterally rotate the hip/thigh, performing the opposite movement of medial/internal rotation will check the tightness of the piriformis, stretching the muscle group.

A Client Complains of a Tight Piriformis Muscle