Where is the patient positioned for Ober's test?

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Where is the patient positioned for Ober's test?

Explanation:
Ober's test is used to assess tightness of the iliotibial band and tensor fasciae latae. The patient is placed in a side-lying position with the involved leg on top. The examiner stabilizes the pelvis, then abducts and extends the hip while the knee is flexed about 90 degrees. The leg is slowly lowered behind the body into adduction. If the iliotibial band is tight, the upper leg will remain elevated and resist dropping toward the table; if it’s normal, the leg will drop down to the table. This is why the sidelying position with the involved hip up best isolates the tissues being tested.

Ober's test is used to assess tightness of the iliotibial band and tensor fasciae latae. The patient is placed in a side-lying position with the involved leg on top. The examiner stabilizes the pelvis, then abducts and extends the hip while the knee is flexed about 90 degrees. The leg is slowly lowered behind the body into adduction. If the iliotibial band is tight, the upper leg will remain elevated and resist dropping toward the table; if it’s normal, the leg will drop down to the table. This is why the sidelying position with the involved hip up best isolates the tissues being tested.

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