Hip Joint Mobilizations

Question 1

Hip Joint Photo for your enjoyment hehe

Answer 1

Question 2

What is the Resting/Open Packed position of the Hip?

Answer 2

Hip flexion 30 degrees
Hip abduction 30 degrees
Slight External Rotation

Question 3

What is Hip Distraction used for and when should this be avoided?

Answer 3

Pain control and General Mobility

• Avoided when there is presence of knee dysfunction

Question 4

What are hip posterior glides used for?

Answer 4

Increasing hip flexion and IR

Question 5

What are hip anterior glides used for?

Answer 5

Increasing hip extension and ER