KENDALL / MODIFIED THOMAS TESTFOR RECTUS FEMORIS LENGTH The modified Thomas test is probably the most commonly used test to measure any hip extension defitits due to muscle shortening. But how reliable and valid is this test? Peeler et al. (2013) showed an almost perfect intra- and inter-rater reliability for the visual and goniometer methods (0.92-0.98). Vigotsky et al. (2016) evaluate the criterion reference validity of the Thomas test to measure peak hip extension and hip extension deficits.

Hip Flexor Test: The Modified Thomas Test🧘‍♀️🦵 🧘‍♀️🦵This stretch is a complete waste of time if tight hip flexors aren't even causing your lower back pain. So instead of doing this and maybe getting nowhere, I'll show you how to test your hip flexors. So we'll do the modified Thomas test which can tell you a lot but we will focus on the hip flexors specifically. 🧘‍♀️🦵The modified Thomas test is important because it can help you determine if tight hip flexors are causing your lower back pai

Which 6 objective assessment tests do you need to perform to identify adductor-related groin pain (ARGP)? Let’s go through them, from this study by Heijboer et al 2024. Heijboer WM, Weir A, Vuckovic Z, Tol JL, Hölmich P, Serner A. Clinical examination tests for adductor-and pubic-related groin pain in athletes with longstanding groin pain: Inter-examiner reliability and prevalence of positive tests. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2024 Mar 1;66:9-16. 1. Hip adduction in maximum abduction - Move the t