Thomas test: procedure and interpretation (positive test) | Lombafit

Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)

The Thomas Test reveals tightness in the hip flexor muscles. In this case, both the psoas and rectus femoris muscles are restricted. The purpose is to evaluate the flexibility and length of the hip flexor muscles and to identify potential conditions such as hip flexion contracture, psoas syndrome, or iliotibial band (ITB) tightness. Sports massage can be very effective in helping to relieve tightness and improve function in the right hip flexors (primarily the psoas major, iliacus, and rectus fe

Thomas Test

If your Thomas Test comes back positive and your hip flexors are tight, you’ve got two solid at-home options to start getting relief 👇 🔹 Option 1: Use a Pso-Rite tool to deeply release the hip flexor at home. It helps target the deeper layers that are hard to reach with regular stretching. 🔹 Option 2: Try the Couch Stretch to increase hip flexor length and reduce the tension pulling on your low back, hips, or pelvis. These are your two best at-home strategies to start loosening things up - bu