Tibial torsion test – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Tibial Torsion Test: Client is supine. Practitioner draws one line between the apex of the medial and lateral malleoli and another line down the heel. The intersection of the two lines indicates amount of lateral tibial torsion

Purpose:

• Assess for tibial torsion

Indications:

• Gait disturbance

Relevance:

• Positive test – tibial angle < 80° is indicative of tibial torsion

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