Hip Flexion - Answer Plane: Sagittal
Axis: Frontal
End: Soft
Normal ROM: 0-120
Muscles: Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fascia Latae, Rectus Femoris
A: Greater Trochanter
S: Parallel to Midline trunk
M: Parallel to the Femur
(stabilize the other leg)
Hip Extension - Answer Plane: Sagittal
Axis: Frontal
End Feel: Firm
Normal ROM 0-30
Muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, biceps femoris
A: Greater Trochanter
S: Midline of Trunk
M: Parallel to the femur
(Above and below butt)
Hip Abduction - Answer Plane: Frontal
Axis: Sagittal
End Feel: Firm
Normal ROM: 0-45
Muscles: Sartorius, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae
A: ASIS
S: Parallel (horizontal) with the other ASIS
M: Parallel with femur
(above and bellow butt)
Hip Adduction - Answer Plane: Frontal
Axis: Sagittal
End Feel: Soft
Normal ROM: 0-30
Muscles: Pectineus, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis
A: ASIS
S: Parallel (horizontal)
M: Parallel to femur
Internal Rotation - Answer Plane: Transverse
Axis: Longitudinal
End Feel: Firm
Normal ROM: 0-45
Muscles: Guteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae
A: Patella
S: Perpendicular to floor