THOMAS TEST FOR ILIOPSOAS LENGTH The Thomas Test is a great quick test to assess the length of your patients hip flexors. If the the extended leg does not remain on the treatment bench during contralateral hip flexion, this is a sign of a shortened iliopsoas muscle. Peeler et al. (2007) have evaluated the test's reliability and found an intra-rater reliability of 0.47 and an inter-rater reliability of 0.52 for the visual method. Using a goniometer yielded slightly better results. Nonetheless, th

🦵 Modified Thomas Test – Targeting Hip Flexor Tightness The Modified Thomas Test helps assess flexibility in the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and tensor fasciae latae. 🎥 This video demonstrates proper setup, execution, and interpretation—essential for identifying muscle imbalances and postural contributors to hip or lower back dysfunction. 📚 From the Physiopedia Plus Video Library. 👉 Subscribe to access the full library: https://members.physio-pedia.com/why-physioplus/ #ModifiedThomasTest #Hip

HIP ASSESSMENT SERIES PART 13: THOMAS TEST FOR ILIOPSOAS TIGHTNESS Hip flexion can be impaired not only to a tight rectus femoris muscle but more often than not due to tightness of the iliopsoas muscle. The Thomas test is the most common quick test to assess for contractures or tightness of this muscle that runs from the lateral part of the segments T12-L4 and the iliac fossa to the lesser trochanter. | Physiotutors

This Test Exposes Tight Hips 😳 This simple position is called the Thomas Test 🦴 It helps identify tight hip flexors, which are often linked to: • Lower back pain • Anterior hip pain • Poor posture • Sitting too much If your thigh lifts up, your knee straightens, or your lower back arches — your hips might be tighter than they should be 👀 💪 Why this matters: Tight hip flexors can change how you move, increase stress on your spine, and limit your performance in daily life or sports. 🧠 How phy