Ober's test involves which of the following outcomes when positive?

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Ober's test involves which of the following outcomes when positive?

Explanation:
Ober's test checks for tightness of the iliotibial (IT) band and the tensor fasciae latae. In the test, the upper leg is moved into abduction and extension and then released to see whether it drops toward the midline. If the IT band and TFL are tight, the leg cannot adduct and stays in an abducted position, parallel to the table—that persistent abduction is the positive sign. Knee position during the setup is not the defining outcome; the observed result is whether the hip leg remains abducted or moves into adduction.

Ober's test checks for tightness of the iliotibial (IT) band and the tensor fasciae latae. In the test, the upper leg is moved into abduction and extension and then released to see whether it drops toward the midline. If the IT band and TFL are tight, the leg cannot adduct and stays in an abducted position, parallel to the table—that persistent abduction is the positive sign. Knee position during the setup is not the defining outcome; the observed result is whether the hip leg remains abducted or moves into adduction.

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