Musculoskeletal Testing
Hip and Pelvic Testing - Abduction

Hip and pelvis injuries can result from a fall, direct blow, twist, or excessive muscle contraction. Injuries include dislocations, broken bones, and bruised or strained muscles.

A Chatillon Dynamometer is used by a professionally certified Physician, Therapist or Clinician to assess hip abduction strength. The subject may either stand or lay on their side. Starting with their ankles together, the subject extends one leg outward to the side, making sure to keep their leg in a straight position. The dynamometer is placed against the outside of the leg, generally near the ankle, and resistance is applied. The dynamometer measures the resistance and provides an objective reading of the force applied.

Other Hip Tests

• Hip Adduction
• Hip Extension
• Hip Flexion
• Internal Rotation
• External Rotation

Other Physical Tests

• Musculoskeletal Testing