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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?
- Supporting the test limb under the calf with hand behind knee
- Standing next to limb to be tested (correct)
- Cradling the test limb in one arm
- Standing behind the patient
In hip flexion grade 3 assessment, what does 'fair' grade indicate?
In hip flexion grade 3 assessment, what does 'fair' grade indicate?
- Thigh clears table and patient tolerates maximal resistance
- Hip flexion holds against strong to moderate resistance
- Patient completes the range of motion with supported hip
- Patient completes test range and holds the position without resistance (correct)
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?
- Standing next to limb to be tested
- Side-lying with limb to be tested uppermost and supported by examiner (correct)
- Short sitting with thighs fully supported on table and legs hanging over the edge
- Supine with test limb supported by examiner under calf with hand behind knee
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.
