Gluteus Medius Palpation

Gluteus Medius Palpation – Physical Examination

The video begins with a black screen and the words Chronic Pain Management Guide: Physical Examination. Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration logo displayed on the top. White text displays the title of the video: Gluteus Medius Palpation. Test for gluteus medius myofascial pain. Reproduction of spontaneous pain is a positive test. The scene changes to show a patient laying on an examination bed while laying on her side. The doctor moves behind the patient and lifts his hands to her lower back and leg. He applies pressure with his hands. The screen fades to black and VA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration logo appears.