This is going to be a video on the Piriformis test for Piriformis tightness In about 15% of the population the sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis muscle instead of underneath it These people are more prone to experience So-called piriformis syndrome To perform the piriformis test have your patient in sideline position at the edge of the table Then bring your patient's upper leg to 60 degrees of hip flexion With a flexed knee and the lower leg completely extended With the other hand fixate the pelvis and then apply downward pressure at the knee Okay this test is positive, if your patient is complaining about pain in the buttock area or Radiating pain down the back side of his leg Alright guys this was our video on the piriformis test for piriformis tightness I hope this video was helpful to you if it was give it a thumbs up subscribe to our channel if you haven't and if you are interested in other videos that can assess for radiating pain down the leg Check out our Straight Leg Raise test video or the video on the Slump test. See you next time. Bye