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Hip abduction
Patient is supine with hips and knees in neutral rotation
| AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
|---|---|---|
| ASIS on measured side | directed to opposite ASIS | parallel to femur, directed to centre of patella |
Expected range of motion is 45 degrees (measured from starting position)
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