Goniometry: Hip Adduction

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Hip adduction

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Patient is supine with non-test side abducted

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
ASIS on measured side directed towards opposite ASIS parallel to femur, directed at centre of the patella

Expected Findings[edit | edit source]

Expected range of motion is 0-30 degrees[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.