step 10

Question 1

what is done at step 10

Answer 1

special tests

Question 2

what special test is done

Answer 2

Thomas test

Question 3

what does the Thomas test, test?

Answer 3

hip flexion
but more specifically anterior or lateral capsular restriction or hip flexor tightness.

Question 4

how do we do the Thomas test\?

Answer 4

Ask the patient to lie supine
flex one hip by bringing the knee to the chest and ask the patient to hold it to stabilise the pelvis and flatten the lumbar.

if the leg on the table raises there Is a contracture present