Hip Internal Rotation (Seated) L/R
Setup
Client seated on a high bench or treatment table edge, knees at 90 degrees, feet dangling (not touching floor). Hands gripping the table edge for stability.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Keeping your thighs together and still, swing your LEFT foot OUTWARD (away from your right leg).' This produces internal rotation of the hip. Step 2: Hold 2 s at end range. Step 3: Return to start. Step 4: Repeat RIGHT. Compensation: pelvis tilting (lifts off table on one side), trunk lean, knee extension. Pressure: 0/10.
Measurement
Goniometer: axis at the center of the patella, stationary arm vertical, moving arm along the tibial shaft. The angle of tibial deviation from vertical = hip IR. Normal: 30-45 deg. Record L/R.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Hip Internal Rotation (Seated) L/R work?
Hip Internal Rotation (Seated) L/R primarily targets the Hip. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Hip Internal Rotation (Seated) L/R correctly?
Client seated on a high bench or treatment table edge, knees at 90 degrees, feet dangling (not touching floor). Hands gripping the table edge for stability. Step 1: 'Keeping your thighs together and still, swing your LEFT foot OUTWARD (away from your right leg).' This produces internal rotation of the hip. Step 2: Hold 2 s at end range. Step 3: Return to start. Step 4: Repeat RIGHT. Compensation: pelvis tilting (lifts off table on one side), trunk lean, knee extension. Pressure: 0/10.
What equipment is needed for Hip Internal Rotation (Seated) L/R?
Hip Internal Rotation (Seated) L/R requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Range of Motion assessment test.
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