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