L2: Hip Flexion/Iliopsoas

Execution:

  1. Patient is in supine lying position
  2. The patient is asked to flex the hip from 90° on against the resistance from the examiner

 

Positive Outcome: Decreased strength rated with the MRC scale compared to the other side

Study Reliability Sn Sp LR+ LR-
Kendall et al. (1983) NA NA NA NA NA