Question

During the modified Thomas Test assessment for your client's right hip, she demonstrates hip abduction in the resting position. Which of the following does this indicate?

1. Excessive length of the right tensor fascia latae
2. Excessive length of the right iliopsoas
3. Shortening/stiffness of the right tensor fascia latae
4. Shortening/stiffness of the right rectus femoris

Answer 1

Shortening/stiffness of the right tensor fascia latae is the correct indication for this test.\

Tensor fascia lata is a muscle situated on teh lateral aspect of the thigh extending from the superior iliac spine and inserted to the iliotibial tract.

Tensor fascia lata is one of the main muscle which ocntract during the hip Aduction (moving hip away from the body)

Tensor fascia lata muscle will shorten during hip abduction.

Tensor fascia lata is stretched by the process called Hip adduction.

Iliopsoas muscle is one of the main hip flexor muscle which contract to flex the hip.it doesnot help in the hip abduction.

Rectus femoris muscle help in the extension of the hip