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.

🦵 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 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

🧘‍♂️The Modified Thomas Test is a simple way to test hip flexor mobility. 💪Improving hip flexor mobility can improve posture, reduce lower back pain & enhance athletic performance. 🔍Perform the test by laying down with hips at the edge of a chair or bench. #hipflexors #mobility #modifiedthomastest | Nikki Thomas

Wondering if your hip flexors are tight? Try the modified Thomas test! Sitting on the edge of a table, bench or chair, hug your knee to your chest and lay back. Relax your other leg. It should fall to the level of the bed while you keep your back flat against the bed. Your knee should also not stay straight. If this test shows you have tight hip flexors try the couch stretch daily! Just make sure to do it after running / strength when you’re warmed up. #runner #hipflexors #sportsrehab #physiothe

UNLOCK YOUR HIP FLEXORS 🤔Are your Hip flexors tight? Oftentimes when people are trying to stretch their hip flexors they simply throw their lower back into extension. 👆In this post we’ll take you through the Thomas Test to figure out your hip flexor flexibility! ‼️Check out the full video at https://youtu.be/dXgihIAEepg to see 3 exercises to unlock your hip flexors. ➡️ The exercises shown include: 1️⃣ Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch. The posterior pelvic tilt is KEY here 2️⃣ Thomas Position H

🤨 DO YOU HAVE TIGHT HIP FLEXOR? 🤨 Try this test to find out 👉🏻 The modified Thomas test is most often used to asses and evaluate flexibility of the hip flexors including the iliopsoas muscle group, quadriceps, pectineus, gracillus, tensor fascia latae and sartorius. If you have low back pain or poor posture (anterior pelvic tilt), tight hip flexors may be the cause. This test can also be used as a stretch where you let gravity to stretch the hip flexors. COMMENT below if you have tight hip f