Goniometry: Hip Abduction
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Hip abduction
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 |
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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 120 degrees