Rectus femoris #muscle #anatomy 🦵🏋️‍♀️ | Dr. Ishtiaque Arafat

Kendall / Modified Thomas Test for 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.

How to Evaluate Rectus Femoris Muscle and Tendon. | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.

The Ultimate Stretch for Lower Back Pain Relief 🧘‍♀️The rectus femoris stretch is the one stretch you should be doing if you suffer from lower back pain. This stretch targets the rectus femoris, one of your quadriceps muscles and the only one that crosses both the hip and knee joints. When this muscle becomes shortened, it can pull on the hip and throw things out of alignment. 💪By performing this stretch regularly, you can help to lengthen the rectus femoris and improve your hip alignment. Thi