Reliability of the Ely's test for assessing rectus femoris muscle flexibility and joint range of motion.

The hypothesis that the Ely's test for evaluating rectus femoris flexibility and joint range of motion (ROM) is a reliable clinical tool is challenged by Peeler J et al (2008) the results of their study call into question the statistical reliability of the Ely's test. However according to these researchers more research is required to determine the variables that may confound statistical reliability of Ely's test that is commonly used in a clinical setting to assess function about the thigh region.

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