Test: Prone Internal Hip Rotation - Active

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

This test is used to assess active hip internal rotation in a prone, non-weight bearing position. Patient lies prone on table with one knee flexed to 90 degrees. Patient then actively internally rotates the hip as far as possible. Goal is 30 degrees. Reduced motion could indicate a restriction in the joint or connective tissues of hip internal rotation or stability/weakness issue.
Performed: Unilaterally

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

Criteria

• 30 degrees internal rotation

Measurement

30.00 degrees

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail