Hip Internal Rotation Assessment Grades

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Which muscle is the MAIN muscle responsible for hip internal rotation?

  • Adductor Magnus
  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Gluteus Medius (correct)
  • Tensor Fasciae Latae

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting hip range of motion?

  • Tension in the posterior joint capsule
  • Tension in the external rotator muscles
  • Strength of the hip flexor muscles (correct)
  • Tension in the ischiofemoral ligament

What is the NORMAL active range of motion (AROM) for hip internal rotation?

  • 0 - 60°
  • 0 - 45° (correct)
  • 0 - 30°
  • 0 - 90°

Which muscle is the MAIN muscle responsible for hip external rotation?

<p>Piriformis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a test of hip internal rotator muscle strength, which grade indicates the patient can complete the test range and hold the position without resistance?

<p>Grade 3 (Fair) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the NORMAL active range of motion (AROM) for hip external rotation?

<p>0 - 60° (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a substitution that should be avoided during short-sitting tests of hip internal rotation muscle strength?

<p>Abducting the test hip (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip external rotation?

<p>Piriformis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the MOST important factor to consider when measuring true leg length?

<p>Ensuring the pelvis is square and in balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a Grade 2 (Poor) rating for hip external rotation muscle strength?

<p>Patient externally rotates the hip through the available range (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the MOST important consideration when measuring hip external rotation range of motion?

<p>Setting the pelvis square and in balance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should special tests not be used alone to confirm a diagnosis?

<p>Special tests should only be used in conjunction with other clinical findings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What grade is given when there is no palpable contraction of muscle during hip internal rotation assessment?

<p>Grade 0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is NOT considered one of the hip external rotation main muscles?

<p>Psoas Major (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during performance of the short-sitting tests to prevent contamination of the test?

<p>Lifting the pelvis on the side of the limb being tested (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which grade is given when a patient holds against moderate resistance during hip external rotation muscle strength assessment?

<p>Grade 4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect hip range of motion according to the text?

<p>Tension in the iliofemoral and pubofemoral ligaments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a normal AROM (active range of motion) for hip external rotation according to the text?

<p>$0 - 45°$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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