Can a Clinician Accurately Diagnose Iliopsoas Tendinitis on a Physical Examination?
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on March 13, 2026
Abstract
The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Iliopsoas (IP) tendinitis is an underrecognized but important cause of anterior hip pain in active patients. Some studies have reported that a physical examination (PE) has limited reliability in making a diagnosis of IP tendinitis. ...
Background:Iliopsoas (IP) tendinitis is an underrecognized but important cause of anterior hip pain in active patients. Some studies have reported that a physical examination (PE) has limited reliability in making a diagnosis of IP tendinitis. ...