Final answer:
Outward leg abduction during the Thomas Test suggests tight abductor muscles or IT band, indicating potential hip issues.
Step-by-step explanation:
When the client's leg abducts or is angled outward during the Thomas Test, it may indicate tightness in the abductor's muscles or IT band.
The Thomas Test is designed to assess the flexibility of the hip flexors, including the iliopsoas muscle. If during the test a client's leg moves away from the body (abduction), rather than dropping towards the table, it suggests the muscles that move the leg away from the body, like the tensor fasciae latae and parts of the gluteal group, may be tight, potentially affecting hip movement and alignment.