ober 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…