Modified Thomas Test
HipMusculoskeletal

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The Modified Thomas Test is commonly used to assess stiffness in the iliopsoas, rectus femoris (RF), and tensor fasciae latae (TFL) (Cady et al., 2021). Generally speaking, stiffness of the hip flexor muscles can limit hip extension, which can have an impact on performance in various sporting activities. A lack of hip extension could theoretically lead to excessive step length during running…
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