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Renne's test is a provocative test for iliotibial band syndrome (ITB). It is one of the three special tests for ITB friction syndrome. Renne's test was developed in 1975 | Renne's test is a provocative test for iliotibial band syndrome (ITB). It is one of the three special tests for ITB friction syndrome. Renne's test was developed in 1975.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="p2">Christopher Norris, Parallel use of acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome, AACP Journal, 2003, P20-25<nowiki/>http://www.norrishealth.co.uk/library/ITBarticlecmn.pdf<nowiki/>(accessed on 18.07.18)</ref> | ||
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To begin this test, the patient | To begin this test, the patient should stand on the affected leg. The examiner stands in front of the patient's knee and places the thumb on the lateral epicondyle of the involved knee. Then, have the patient do the squat until the knee is in 30 to 40 degrees of flexion. The examiner maintains pressure with the thumb on lateral epicondyle. As the leg is flexed, the pain will be increased over the lateral femoral epicondyle, creating a positive result<ref name=":0">Lucas CA. Iliotibial band friction syndrome as exhibited in athletes. Journal of athletic training. 1992;27(3):250.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1317254/<nowiki/>(accessed on 18.07.18)</ref>.<ref name="p2" /> | ||
{{#ev:youtube|pKktA1bjQbc}}<ref>Physiotutors. Renne's Test | Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome ITBS. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKktA1bjQbc</ref> | {{#ev:youtube|pKktA1bjQbc}}<ref>Physiotutors. Renne's Test | Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome ITBS. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKktA1bjQbc</ref> | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
Renne's test is a provocative test for iliotibial band syndrome (ITB). It is one of the three special tests for ITB friction syndrome. Renne's test was developed in 1975.[1][2]
Clinical Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Technique[edit | edit source]
To begin this test, the patient should stand on the affected leg. The examiner stands in front of the patient's knee and places the thumb on the lateral epicondyle of the involved knee. Then, have the patient do the squat until the knee is in 30 to 40 degrees of flexion. The examiner maintains pressure with the thumb on lateral epicondyle. As the leg is flexed, the pain will be increased over the lateral femoral epicondyle, creating a positive result[1].[2]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lucas CA. Iliotibial band friction syndrome as exhibited in athletes. Journal of athletic training. 1992;27(3):250.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1317254/(accessed on 18.07.18)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Christopher Norris, Parallel use of acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome, AACP Journal, 2003, P20-25http://www.norrishealth.co.uk/library/ITBarticlecmn.pdf(accessed on 18.07.18)
- ↑ Physiotutors. Renne's Test | Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome ITBS. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKktA1bjQbc
