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Ober test

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Ober test
Etymology: Frank R. Ober, American surgeon, 1861-1925
an examination for tightness in the tensor fasciae latae, a muscle that flexes and rotates the thigh. The patient lies on one side with the lower hip and knee flexed on the table and the upper hip extended while the knee is flexed. Inability to place the upper knee on the table indicates tightness in the muscle.


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Popliteal angle (hamstrings) Record in degrees Ely test (quads) Record in inches Thomas test (iliopsoas) Record in degrees Ober test (TFL) Record in inches Special tests: these are sometimes performed an attempt to clarify other portions of the physical examination listed above that are in need of supportive additional information.
Pretesting consisted of Trunk Rotation which indicated good rotation; Internal and External Hip Rotation which indicated excessive internal rotation of 55-60[degrees] and external rotation with hard endfeel at 40[degrees] with "clicking of the right hip when stepping over hurdles"; a negative Ober Test for tightness of the Tibial-Femoral Ligament; and a negative Thomas Test for hip extension without lordosis.
 
 
 
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