Hip Goni Alignment

Question 1

Hip Flexion

Answer 1

fulcrum: lateral aspect of the hip joint (greater trochanter)
proximal arm: lateral midline of pelvis
distal arm: lateral midline of femur (lateral epicondyle)

Question 2

Hip Extension

Answer 2

same as hip flexion

Question 3

Hip Abduction

Answer 3

fulcrum: anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) of the extremity
proximal arm: imaginary horizontal line extending from one ASIS to the other
distal arm: anterior midline of the femur, using the midline of the patella for reference (palpate midpoint between the femoral epicondyles to confirm that the midline of the patella is not displaced medially or laterally.

Question 4

Hip Adduction

Answer 4

same as hip abduction

Question 5

Hip Medial (Internal) Rotation

Answer 5

fulcrum: the anterior aspect of the patella
proximal arm: perpendicular to the floor or parallel to supporting surface
distal arm: aligned with the anterior midline of the lower leg
** towel should be placed under thigh of the leg that is being tested**

Question 6

Hip Lateral (External) Rotation

Answer 6

same as hip medial (internal rotation)
** towel should be placed under thigh of the leg that is being tested**