Hip

Question 1

How do you diagnose the hip?

Answer 1

TART:

• Look for asymmetry
• Palpate for tissue texture changes, tenderness
• Range of motion:
• Hip flexion (knee straight) - 90
• Hip flexion (knee flexed) - 120-135
• Hip Extension - 15-30
• Hip Abduction - 45-50
• Hip Adduction - 20-30
• Hip External Rotation - 40-60
• Hip Internal Rotation - 30-40

Diagnose according to greatest restriction of motion

Question 2

How do you do a direct treatment of the hip?

Answer 2

MET

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Question 3

How do you do an indirect treatment of the hip?

Answer 3

MFR

• Have pt lie down supine
• Have pt flex hip and knee to 90 degress each
• Test internal/external rotation and determine position of laxity
• Apply compression along femur to facilitate laxity
• Follow any tissue release until tissue release is perceived

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