Ober’s Tests

To administer Ober's Test, guide the patient through specific movements and note their responses. Begin with the patient lying on their side and the unaffected hip facing upward. Follow the template instructions to conduct the test, observing for signs of restricted hip movement.

Ober's Test is positive if there is resistance or difficulty lowering the leg towards the examination table, indicating IT band tightness. Negative results suggest no significant restriction. Always consider these findings alongside other assessments and tests for a comprehensive diagnosis.

Ober's Test is a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing IT band tightness. It aids in prompt and accurate evaluation, confirming or ruling out IT band issues, and tracking treatment progress effectively.