End Feels

Question 1

Hip flexion

Answer 1

Usually soft, may be firm because of tension in the posterior joint capsule and/or glut max

Question 2

Hip extension

Answer 2

Firm because of tension in the anterior joint capsule, iliofemoral ligament, and hip flexor muscles

Question 3

Hip abduction

Answer 3

Firm because of tension in the medial joint capsule, pubofemoral ligament, ischiofemoral ligament, and inferior band of iliofemoral ligament. Also passive tension in the adductors

Question 4

Hip adduction

Answer 4

Firm because of tension in the lateral joint capsule and superior band of iliofemoral ligament. Also tension in glut med/min and TFL

Question 5

Hip medial/internal rotation

Answer 5

Firm because of tension in posterior joint capsule and ischiofemoral ligament. Also tension in the external rotators

Question 6

Hip lateral/external rotation

Answer 6

Firm because of tension in the anterior joint capsule, iliofemoral ligament, and pubofemoral ligament. Also tension in the anterior portion of glut med/min, add mag, add long, pectineus, and piriformis