Tests Of The Hip

Question 1

What is Ober’s Test?

Answer 1

Test for tight iliotibial band and tensor fasciae latae 
Fix the pelvis and extend
the knee, abduct hip and
ext allow to drop down
\+ve test causes pain or is
obviously tighter than
opposite limb

Question 2

How do you do the Thomas test?

Answer 2

Supine lying
At the end of the bed
Knee is pulled to the chest
Relaxing opposite leg

Question 3

What does the Thomas test test for?

Answer 3

ROM assessment
Pain
Illiopsoas tightness opposite leg lifts up
Rec Fem opposite lifts up and knee extends
Add opposite leg moves inwards
ABD opposite leg moves outwards
Sartorious knee flexion and intrinsic rotation

Question 4

What is the Trendelenburg Test?

Answer 4

Tests for inability of 
muscles to maintain
pelvic position 
Perform on normal
side first then
abnormal 
\+ve= glut med/min
weakness on stance leg
– DROPS 
\+/-Pain