Ober's Test

Video demonstrating ober's test. View the complete knee examination learning module at https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/fammed-modules/

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(English captions by Trisha Paul from the University of Michigan)

Ober's test assesses for iliotibial band syndrome. WIth the patient in the lateral

position, the knee is supported and flexed to
ninety degrees, then extend and adduct

the hip

and release the knee support.

Failure of the knee to adduct

is a positive test.