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F. R. Ober:<br>The role of the iliotibial band and fascia lata as a factor in the causation of low-back disabilities and diabilities and sciatica. <br>Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Boston, 1936, 18: 105-110.<br> | F. R. Ober:<br>The role of the iliotibial band and fascia lata as a factor in the causation of low-back disabilities and diabilities and sciatica. <br>Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Boston, 1936, 18: 105-110.<br> | ||
This test is also known as the Ober's Abduction Sign and Ober's sign | |||
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | == Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | ||
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Purpose
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The Ober's test is performed to assess for tightness of the illiotibial band and the tensor fascia lata along the lateral aspect of the hip and thigh.
Technique[edit | edit source]
- Patient should be in sidelying with the affect side up
- Bottom knee and hip should be flexed
- For consistency in testing, some suggest using top hand and arm to be placed under the flexed knee holding onto the side of the table. Note the angle of the hip and knee which should be near 90/90. This may allow for better reproduction for future testing
Test:
- Extend and Abduct the hip joint
- Slowly lower the leg toward the table -adduct hip- until motion is restricted
- Ensure that the hip does not internally rotate during the test and the pelvis must be stabilized to maintain position
Results:
Test is Positive for tightness of the structures mentioned above, if the leg remains abducted.
Evidence [edit | edit source]
There are limited studies to support the validity of this test.
A study by Reese et al shows a significant difference in ROM between testing with the affected knee flexed vs. extended during testing, however reliability was .9 and .91 respectively.
http://www.udel.edu/PT/PT%20Clinical%20Services/journalclub/sojc/04_05/mar05/inclinometerobers.pdf
Resources
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F. R. Ober:
The role of the iliotibial band and fascia lata as a factor in the causation of low-back disabilities and diabilities and sciatica.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Boston, 1936, 18: 105-110.
This test is also known as the Ober's Abduction Sign and Ober's sign
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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