Goniometry: Hip Abduction
Contents
Anatomical Movement
Hip abduction
Testing position
Patient is supine with hips and knees in neutral
Goniometer Placement
| AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
|---|---|---|
| ASIS on measured side | directed to opposite ASIS | parallel to femur, directed to centre of patella |
Expected Findings
Expected range of motion is 0- 40 degrees (measured from starting position)[1]
References
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.
