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== Expected Findings ==
== Expected Findings ==
Expected range of motion is 0- 30 degrees  
Expected range of motion is 0- 30 degrees<ref>Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 21:48, 20 February 2019

Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]

Hip extension

Testing position[edit | edit source]

Patient is prone with test side knee extended

Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]

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

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.