Thomas Test - Assessing for anterior hip and quadriceps tightness

This short video outlines the Thomas Special Test which is useful for identifying anterior hip tightness and tightness in the rectus femoris of the quadriceps group. This video is designed for our Level 4 Sports Massage course members and Level 5 Sports & Clinical Therapy course members, as a revision tool for musculoskeletal examination and assessment of the peripheral joints. Our series of short videos within this group includes: *Obers Special Test, *Phalenes Special Test,*Mills Special Test *Hamstring length test, *Thessaly Special Test, *Trendelenburg Special Test, *Biceps Load Test, *Neers Test, *Cozens Test, *McMurray Test and*Kennedy Test, Plus ...... *assessment of the Ankle Joint, *assessment of the Knee Joint, *assessment of the Hip Joint, *assessment of the Wrist Joint, *assessment of the Elbow Joint, and*assessment of the Shoulder Joint. Assessment techniques include, Active, Passive and Resisted ROM, muscle tests and ligament tests. To find out about Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 accredited Sports Massage and Clinical Therapy qualifications and CPD courses please visit: http://www.coreelements.uk.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoreElements/