Goniometry: Hip Extension
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Hip extension
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is prone with test side knee extended
Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]
AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
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greater trochanter | parallel to trunk | parallel to longitudinal axis of femur in line with lateral femoral condyle |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion is 0- 30 degrees[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.