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The Thomas Test measures hip flexor length and distinguishes tightness between one joint and two joint muscles. Hip flexor length directly correlates to the available range of motion at the hip and knee joints.
The Thomas test is a physical examination test, named after the Welsh orthopaedic surgeon, Hugh Owen Thomas (1834–1891), to rule out hip flexion contracture (fixed partial flexion of the hip) and psoas syndrome (injury to the psoas muscle).
Named after the British orthopedic surgeon Hugh Owen Thomas, the Thomas Test is a physical examination used to determine if patients suffer from psoas syndrome or hip flexion...
The Thomas test is used to rule out hip flexion contracture and psoas syndrome. Often associated with runners, dancers, and gymnasts who complain of hip stiffness when flexing at the waist. The hip flexor is a group of muscles that allow us to lift our knees and bend at the waist.
The Thomas Test is used in order to assess iliopsoas tightness. Check out our video and test description in order to learn how to perform it!
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The Thomas test is used to rule out hip flexor contraction as well as psoas syndrome. Clinically we use this test to help identify factors contributing to hip flexor tightness.