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During hip flexion grade 5 assessment, what is the position of the therapist?
During hip flexion grade 5 assessment, what is the position of the therapist?
In hip flexion grade 3 assessment, what does 'fair' grade indicate?
In hip flexion grade 3 assessment, what does 'fair' grade indicate?
For hip flexion grade 2 assessment, what is the recommended position of the patient?
For hip flexion grade 2 assessment, what is the recommended position of the patient?
What is the position of the therapist during hip flexion grade 1 assessment?
What is the position of the therapist during hip flexion grade 1 assessment?
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'Grade 0' (zero) hip flexion assessment involves which position of the patient?
'Grade 0' (zero) hip flexion assessment involves which position of the patient?
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Study Notes
Hip Flexion Assessment
- During grade 5 assessment, the therapist stands at the side of the patient.
- A 'fair' grade in grade 3 assessment indicates the patient is able to perform the movement through partial range, but with difficulty or slow speed.
- For grade 2 assessment, the patient is positioned in sitting with their legs hanging off the edge of the bed or plinth.
- In grade 1 assessment, the therapist stands behind the patient.
- In grade 0 (zero) assessment, the patient is positioned in supine with the knee flexed to 90 degrees.
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Test your knowledge of the assessment of hip joint flexion with this quiz. Learn about the positions of the patient and therapist, as well as the specific techniques used in this assessment.
