Hip Goniometry

Question 1

Hip Flexion

Answer 1

T: Supine
PA: Lateral midline of pelvis, along mid-axillary line of trunk
DA: Midline of lateral femur to the lateral epicondyle of knee
F: lateral aspect of greater trochanter
Stabilization: ipsilateral pelvis

Question 2

Hip Flexion ROM & End Feel

Answer 2

0 - 120
Normal End-Feel
- Soft due to muscle bulk
- Firm due to tight posterior
capsule

Question 3

Hip Extension

Answer 3

T: Prone (use pillow under abdomen if needed for pt comfort)
PA: Lateral midline of pelvis, along mid-axillary line of trunk
DA: Lateral greater trochanter
F: Midline of lateral femur to the lateral epicondyle of the ipsilateral knee
Stabilization: Contralateral lower leg & pelvis on test side

Question 4

Hip Extension ROM & End Feel

Answer 4

0 - 20
Normal End-Feel
- Firm due to muscle tension,
anterior joint capsule, or
ligaments

Question 5

Hip IR (seated)

Answer 5

T: Seated
PA: Perpendicular to the floor
DA: Midline of anterior tibia to center of talocrural joint
F: Center of anterior patella
Stabilization: Ipsilateral distal femur on test side

Question 6

Hip IR ROM & End Feel

Answer 6

0-45
Normal End-Feel
Firm due to posterior joint capsule, muscle tension, or ligaments.

Question 7

Hip ER (seated)

Answer 7

T: Seated
PA: Perpendicular to the floor
DA: Midline of anterior tibia to center of talocrural joint
F: Center of anterior patella
Stabilization: Ipsilateral distal femur on test side

Question 8

Hip ER ROM & End Feel

Answer 8

0-45
Normal End-Feel
Firm due to anterior joint capsule, muscle tension, or ligaments

Question 9

Hip Abduction

Answer 9

T: Supine
PA: Align between both ASIS
DA: Ipsilateral ASIS
F: Midline of femuar to center of patella
Stabilization: Ipsilateral iliac crest of pelvis on test side

Question 10

Hip ABD ROM & End Feel

Answer 10

0-40
Normal End-Feel
Firm due to medial joint capsule, muscle tension, or ligaments

Question 11

Hip Adduction

Answer 11

T: Supine (Adduct test hip towards contralateral lower extremity to end of the range of motion, determined by resistance to movement, or lateral flexion of trunk or pelvis)
PA: Align between both ASIS
DA: Ipsilateral ASIS
F: Midline of femuar to center of patella
Stabilization: Ipsilateral iliac crest of pelvis on test side

*Avoid rotation of the hip joint when placing the limb into adduction position

Question 12

Hip ADD ROM & End Feel

Answer 12

0-20
Normal End-Feel
Firm due to lateral joint capsule, muscle tension, or ligaments