Hip Practical

Question 1

When doing hip flexion MMT, what is a possible compensation the patient will do to assist in flexing the hip?

Answer 1

Leaning backwards

Question 2

What are the 3 main roles of hip flexors?

Answer 2

Walking, running, and bending at the waist

Question 3

If I have problems flexing my hip, what would you test for in terms of ROM, MMT, and muscle length tests?

Answer 3

ROM - Hip flexion. MMT - Hip flexion. Muscle length tests - Hip extensors (SLR/90/90).

Question 4

What are two good stretching exercises to improve hip flexion with sets and reps?

Answer 4

Supine knee to chest: 3x30 seconds (can apply over pressure).
Kettlebell deep squat: 3x30 seconds.

Question 5

What are two good hip flexion strengthening exercises with sets and reps?

Answer 5

Supine straight leg raise (can apply resistance on the concentric piece): 3x10.
Psoas march with a tension band: 3x10.

Question 6

This powerful group of hip (flexors/extensors) is used for functional activities involving upward and forward propulsion of the body, such as for jumping, running, stair climbing, and transitioning from sitting to standing. The (flexor/extensor) torque is often used to rapidly accelerate the body upward and forward from a position of hip flexion, such as when pushing off into a sprint, arising from a deep squat, or climbing a very steep hill.

Answer 6

extensors; extensor

Question 7

If I have problems extending my hip, what would you test for in terms of ROM, MMT, and muscle length tests?

Answer 7

ROM - Hip extension. MMT - Hip extension. Muscle length test - Thomas test.

Question 8

What are two good stretching exercises to improve hip extension with sets and reps?

Answer 8

Split stance lunge-ish position lean back: 3x30 seconds.

On one knee, lunge position lean back: 3x30 seconds.

Question 9

What are two good hip extension strengthening exercises with sets and reps?

Answer 9

Prone leg raises (can apply resistance): 3x10.

Glute bridges: 3x10.

Question 10

What is the main function of the hip abductors?

Answer 10

To help keep you upright when on one leg or during GAIT.

Question 11

If I have problems abducting my hip, what would you test for in terms of ROM, MMT, and muscle length tests?

Answer 11

ROM - Hip abduction. MMT - Hip abduction. Muscle length test: Obers test.

Question 12

What are two good strengthening exercises to improve hip abduction with sets and reps?

Answer 12

Single leg squat (perturbations): 3x10.

Side lying hip abduction with bands: 3x10.

Question 13

Find hip abductor stretches

Answer 13

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