Goniometry: Hip Flexion

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Hip flexion (with knee flexion)

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Patient is supine with hips and knees in neutral rotation

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

AXIS LOCATION STATIONARY ARM MOVEMENT ARM
femoral greater trochanter parallel to the trunk parallel with longitudinal axis of the femur in line with the lateral femoral condyle


Expected Findings[edit | edit source]

Expected range of motion is 0- 120 degrees[1]

References[edit | edit source]

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