Hip Abduction 60
Setup
1: Lie supine, sacrum centred over the middle gridline on the base mat.
2: Hips at 60° flexion. Adjust housing height to align flat pad with apex of Lateral femoral condyles.
3: Ensure the sensor arms are at right angles to the femur and stable on the gradual application of pressure.
4: Movement of either sensor arm on the application of force indicates a. Incorrect contact point on lateral femoral condyles, or b. Sensor is not at right angles to the femur. Amend position and apply pressure to re-test alignment.
5: Feet in line with knees/hips and patella (knee caps) pointing to the ceiling. Record height of top of carriers.
Cues
1: Test bilaterally.
2: Push into pads, separating upper thighs.
3: Maintain lumbar neutral, flat/still sacrum and abdominal wall flat/hollow.
4: Discourage gluteal contraction.
5: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds.
