The "iliacus test": new information for the evaluation of hip extension dysfunction

This study confirms the clinical value of investigating the "iliacus complex" during evaluations of the low back. A new "iliacus test" isolates this iliacus complex component of limited hip extension. Designed for a single joint, the test isolates motion across the hip joint. Stu...

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Published inThe Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Vol. 102; no. 3; p. 130
Main Authors Eland, David C, Singleton, Tiffani N, Conaster, Robert R, Howell, John N, Pheley, Alfred M, Karlene, Melynda M, Robinson, Joynita M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2002
Subjects
Adult
Female
Hip Joint - physiology
Humans
Low Back Pain - diagnosis
Male
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Physical Examination
Range of Motion, Articular
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Summary:This study confirms the clinical value of investigating the "iliacus complex" during evaluations of the low back. A new "iliacus test" isolates this iliacus complex component of limited hip extension. Designed for a single joint, the test isolates motion across the hip joint. Study results include the following: (1) in a comparison with the clinical standard, the Thomas test, data show that the two tests are significantly different in an asymptomatic population between the ages of 18 and 35 years; (2) with the exception of the standard Thomas test, the data show no statistical differences in range of motion when comparing the left side with the right side; (3) examiner-added, end-range pressure for assessment of range of motion when compared with the standard gravity-dependent end range of motion used in the Thomas test yields valuable new information; and (4) data provide a basis for population norms for each test--Thomas and iliacus--in gravity-dependent and examiner-produced tissue-feel end ranges.
ISSN:0098-6151