Test: Prone External Hip Rotation - Active

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Assess active hip external rotation in a prone, non-weight bearing position. Patient lies prone on table with one knee flexed to 90 degrees. Patient then actively externally rotates the hip as far as possible. Goal is 40 degrees. This position places more stress on the anterior hip tissues.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Patient lies prone on table with one knee flexed to 90 degrees and actively externally rotates the hip as far as possible.

Criteria

• 40 degrees

Measurement

40.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail