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DynaMo Plus Test: Hip ROM Protocol

Liesl Thrum
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Hip Extension - Standing

Patient position Standing with their contralateral hand in contact with a fixed surface, for support, opposite to the side being tested, and the leg being tested bent to 90 degrees knee flexion, standing on their opposite leg.
Contact point Lateral aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Vertical, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner In position to demonstrate and instruct the movement.
Instruction Extend your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Extension - Side Lying

Patient position Lying on the side of their leg that is not being assessed, with that leg in 45 degrees hip and knee flexion, and the leg being assessed in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the femur, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, posterior to the patient, supporting the patient's hip to ensure no movement.
Instruction Extend your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Extension - Prone

Patient position Prone on the table with leg being tested in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg position.
Position of examiner Standing adjacent to the table on the side of the leg being tested, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Extend your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Flexion - Seated

Patient position Sitting on a chair, supporting their body with their arms.
Contact point DynaMo Plus attached at lateral aspect of thigh, just above the knee and supported by the ROM strap.
Device orientation Vertical, in center of thigh.
Position of examiner Seated adjacent to the patient, in a position to assess movement quality.
Instruction Move your knee towards your chest as far as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Flexion - Standing

Patient position Standing with their contralateral hand in contact with a fixed surface for support, opposite to the side being tested, and the leg being tested bent to 90 degrees knee flexion, standing on their opposite leg.
Contact point Lateral aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Vertical, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner In position to demonstrate and instruct the movement.
Instruction Flex your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Flexion - Side Lying

Patient position Lying on the side of their leg that is not being assessed, with that leg in 45 degree hip and knee flexion, and the leg being assessed in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the femur, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, posterior to the patient, supporting the patient's hip to ensure no movement.
Instruction Flex your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Flexion - Supine

Patient position Supine, with the leg being assessed in full extension and the opposite leg in a hook-lying position.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the femur, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Flex your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Flexion
Supine (Long Lever)

Patient position Supine with the leg being tested in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the femur, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Horizontal, fixed to the patient's thigh with the ROM strap.
Position of examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction While keeping your knee straight, flex your hip as far as you can.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Internal Rotation - Prone

Patient position Prone on the table with leg being tested in 90 degrees of knee flexion.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg.
Device orientation Vertical, consistent with the position of the patient's lower leg.
Position of examiner Seated adjacent to the table on the side of the leg being tested, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Rotate your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Internal Rotation - Supine

Patient position Supine, with the leg being assessed bent to 90 degrees hip and knee flexion and opposite leg in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the medial aspect of the lower leg, at the midway point along the shin.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Rotate your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip External Rotation - Prone

Patient position Prone on the table with leg being tested in 90 degrees of knee flexion.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg.
Device orientation Vertical, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Seated adjacent to the table on the side of the leg being tested, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Rotate your hip as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip External Rotation - Supine

Patient position Supine, with the leg being assessed bent to 90 degrees hip and knee flexion and opposite leg in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the medial aspect of the lower leg, at the midway point along the shin.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Move your leg toward your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Adduction - Supine

Patient position Supine, with the leg being assessed in full extension and opposite leg bent to 90 degrees hip and knee flexion.
Contact point Fixated to the medial aspect of the lower leg, at the midway point along the shin.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, supporting the leg that is not being assessed, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Move your leg toward your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Abduction - Supine

Patient position Supine, with the leg being assessed in full extension and opposite leg in a hook-lying position. 
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the lower leg, at the midway point along the shin.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Move your leg away from your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Abduction - Standing

Patient position Standing with their contralateral hand in contact with a fixed surface for support, opposite to the side being tested, and the leg being tested in full extension, standing on their opposite leg.
Contact point Lateral aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Vertical, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner In position to demonstrate and instruct the movement.
Instruction Move your leg away from your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

Hip Abduction - Side Lying

Patient position Lying on the side of their leg that is not being assessed, with that leg in 45 degrees hip and knee flexion, and the leg being assessed in full extension.
Contact point Fixated to the lateral aspect of the femur, just proximal to the knee.
Device orientation Horizontal, consistent with the position of the patient's leg.
Position of examiner Standing at the side of the bed, posterior to the patient, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Move your leg away from your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo Plus as still as possible.
Attachments ROM strap.

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