Test: Prone Active Hip Extension

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test will assess unilateral hip mobility/stability in a non-weight bearing position. Patient lies prone on table with arms at sides or underneath their forehead. Patient extends hip, with a straight knee, upward as far as possible. A fail may indicate a hip joint or tissue dysfunction involving mobility or stability. A pass may indicate a core stability dysfunction. Having the patient perform an abdominal brace may help differentiate a stability/motor control problem.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lies prone and extends hip, with a straight knee, upward as far as possible.

Criteria

• Extend hips 10 degrees
• No anterior tilt of pelvis.
• No external rotation of foot or leg.
• No abduction of leg.

Measurement

10.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail