Noble’s test

Noble’s test

Introduction The Noble’s test (Noble’s Compression test) is a provocative iliotibial band test created by Clive Noble. It is often used as an indicator of iliotibial band syndrome; however, no evidence-based study has been conducted to control the validity of this test. Other tests that might be utilized are the modified Ober’s test and the…

Ober’s test

Ober’s test

Introduction Ober’s test is commonly used in hip orthopedic exams to identify tightness of the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) or contractures of the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) that limit hip adduction. It is often used to diagnose iliotibial band syndrome. The Ober test, first described by Ober (1936), is a common and widely accepted test…