The Ober’s Test is a test to assess mobility and flexibility, rather than a provocation test for pain. There are variations of Ober's test which are pain provocation tests.

The Ober's test is a commonly used orthopedic test to assess a tight or shortened iliotibial band. Learn how to perform it!

If you are a patient, seek care of a health care professional. The Ober's test assess the tensor fascia latae and iliotibial band for tightness. Watch and learn from our tutor Kai!

The Ober test is used to identify tightness of the TFL muscle and is often used to further identify causes of tightness or pain in the hip or along the IT band.

The Ober Test is used for iliotibial band syndrome (Tight ITB) or for tensor fascia latae TFL contraction or inflammation. Tightness of the iliotibial band is the most common cause of lateral knee pain in …

Ober’s Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations of the hip to test for tightness in the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) or contractures in the iliotibial band (IT Band) that limit hip adduction.

Ober's Test & Modified Ober’s Test: PURPOSE: To evaluate a tight, contracted or inflamed tensor fasciae latae (TFL) and iliotibial band (ITB). VIDEO DEMO, PROCEDURE, POSITIVE SIGN: The …

The Ober test is used in physical examination to identify tightness of the iliotibial band (iliotibial band syndrome). During the test, the patient lies on his/her side with the unaffected leg on the bottom with …

Sep 20, 2023 · Ober’s test is commonly used in hip orthopedic exams to identify tightness of the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) or contractures of the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) that limit hip adduction. It is often …

Dec 15, 2025 · The Ober test is a specific physical examination technique used by healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists and orthopedic specialists, to assess the flexibility of …