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DynaMo Max – Hip Strength Protocols

Liesl Thrum
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Hip Abduction
Supine Compression

Patient Position Standing with arms supported by a stable surface.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the bed on the side of the tested leg, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Abduction
Supine - Knees 45 Degrees Compression

Patient Position Supine on the table with the leg being tested at 45 degrees of knee flexion in a hook-lying position and the opposite leg fully extended.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's knee.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the bed on the side of the tested leg, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Abduction
Supine - Knees 90 Degrees Compression

Patient Position Supine on the table with the leg being tested at 90 degrees of knee flexion in a hook-lying position and the opposite leg fully extended.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's knee.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the bed on the side of the tested leg, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Abduction
Side Lying Compression

Patient Position Lying on the side of the 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 Lateral aspect of lower leg, just proximal to lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the bed on the side of the tested leg, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Abduction
Standing Compression

Patient Position Standing with arms supported by a stable surface.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the Lateral malleolus
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the bed on the side of the tested leg, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Adduction
Supine Compression

Patient Position Supine on the table with the leg being tested in full extension and the opposite leg in a hook-lying position.
Contact Point Medial aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the medial malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing beside the table with one hand supporting the DynaMo and the other supporting the patient's leg, just proximal to the hip of their leg being tested.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Adduction
Supine - Knees 45 Degrees Compression

Patient Position Supine on the table with the leg being tested at 45 degrees of knee flexion in a hook-lying position and the opposite leg fully extended.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing besides the table, opposite the side being tested, with one hand supporting the DynaMo and the other supporting the patient's hip of their leg being tested.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Adduction
Supine - Knees 90 Degrees Compression

Patient Position Supine on the table with the leg being tested at 90 degrees of knee flexion in a hook-lying position and the opposite leg fully extended.
Contact Point Medial aspect of the patient's knee.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing besides the table, opposite the side being tested, with one hand supporting the DynaMo and the other supporting the patient's hip of their leg being tested.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Adduction
Standing Compression

Patient Position Standing with arms supported by a stable surface.
Contact Point Medial aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the medial malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Seated or kneeling in front of the patient, lateral to the leg being tested, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Adduction Squeeze
Supine Compression

Patient Position Supine with both legs fully extended.
Contact Point Medial aspect of both lower legs, just proximal to both medial malleoli.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing or seated at the foot of the table, to place the DynaMo in position.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Curved pad and Flat pad

Hip Adduction Squeeze
Supine - Knees 45 Degrees Compression

Patient Position Supine with both legs in a hook-lying position and knees flexed to 45 degrees.
Contact Point Medial aspect of both knees.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing or seated next to table, to place the DynaMo in position.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Curved pad and Flat pad

Hip Adduction Squeeze
Supine - Knees 90 Degrees Compression

Patient Position Supine with both legs in a hook-lying position and knees flexed to 90 degrees.
Contact Point Medial aspect of both knees.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing or seated next to table, to place the DynaMo in position.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Curved pad and Flat pad

Hip Extension
Standing (Long Lever) Tension

Patient Position Standing with both hands in contact with a fixed surface in front of them for support and the leg being tested in full extension, standing on their opposite leg.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the ankle
Device Orientation Horizontal, linked to the ankle strap at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments Tension Strap and Ankle Attachment

Hip Extension
Standing (Long Lever) Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in full extension and the opposite leg bent in a hook-lying position.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the ankle.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo with both hands.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Extension
Standing (Short Lever) Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the bed on the side of the tested leg, with two hands supporting the DynaMo, resisting upward force.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Extension
Prone (Long Lever) Compression

Patient Position Supine, with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the ankle.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo with both hands.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Extension
Prone (Short Lever) Compression

Patient Position Prone, with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of knee flexion.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo with both hands.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Extension
Prone - 90 Degree Knee Flexion Compression

Patient Position Standing on the isometric base plate with hips and knees bent to 45 degrees.
Contact Point Plantar aspect of the patient's foot, just anterior to calcaneous.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support the DynaMo and stablize the patient's elbow.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Extension
Semi - Prone Compression

Patient Position Standing on the contralateral leg, with the involved leg in slight hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Posterior thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support the DynaMo and stablize the patient's elbow.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Extension
Supine (Long Lever) Compression

Patient Position Supine on the bed with leg being tested in full extension.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the ankle.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo with both hands.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip External Rotation
Seated Compression

Patient Position Seated on the end of the table with their hips and knees both at 90 degrees of flexion.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the medial malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip External Rotation
Seated Tension

Patient Position Seated, hip and knee at 90 degrees.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the ankle attachment, at the hook closest to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, linked to the ankle strap at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments Tension Strap and Ankle Attachment

Hip External Rotation
Supine Tension

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Ankle attachment, at the lateral aspect of the ankle, just proximal to the medial malleolus
Device Orientation Horizontal, linked to the ankle strap at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments Tension Strap and Ankle Attachment

Hip External Rotation
Supine Compression

Patient Position Supine, with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Medial aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the medial malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip External Rotation
Prone Compression

Patient Position Prone, with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of knee flexion.
Contact Point Medial aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to support and apply downward pressure to the DynaMo.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Flexion
Standing Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in full extension.
Contact Point Anterior aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the patient in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Flexion
Supine Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in full extension and the opposite leg bent in a hook-lying position.
Contact Point Posterior aspect of the patient's thigh, just proximal to the knee.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the patient in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Flexion
Seated Compression

Patient Position Seated on the edge of the bed with feet not touching the floor, their arms crossed and hands placed on the opposite shoulder.
Contact Point On the distal anterior thigh, just proximal to the patella.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the patient in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Flexion
Supine (Long Lever) Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in full extension and the opposite leg bent in a hook-lying position.
Contact Point Distal aspect of the anterior shank.
Device Orientation Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the practitioner and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Seated or kneeling in front of the patient, lateral to the leg being tested, supporting the DynaMo.
Instruction Move your shoulder away from your body as far as you can, keeping the DynaMo as still as possible.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Flexion - Kicker
Standing Tension

Patient Position Standing on the contralateral leg, with the involved leg in slight hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Dorsal aspect of the foot
Device Orientation Horizontal, linked to the hand attachment at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments Tension Strap and Ankle Attachment

Hip Internal Rotation
Seated Tension

Patient Position Seated, hip and knee at 90 degrees.
Contact Point Medial aspect of the ankle attachment, at the hook closest to the medial malleolus
Device Orientation Horizontal, linked to the ankle strap at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments Tension Strap and Ankle Attachment

Hip Internal Rotation
Seated Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Standing adjacent to the patient in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Internal Rotation
Supine Tension

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Ankle attachment, at the medial aspect of the ankle, just proximal to the medial malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, linked to the ankle strap at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments Tension Strap and Ankle Attachment

Hip Internal Rotation
Supine Compression

Patient Position Supine with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of hip and knee flexion.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Internal Rotation
Prone Compression

Patient Position Prone with the leg being tested in 90 degrees of knee flexion.
Contact Point Lateral aspect of the patient's lower leg, just proximal to the lateral malleolus.
Device Orientation Horizontal, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments Palm pad and Curved Pad

Hip Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull
Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Tension

Patient Position Standing on the isometric base plate with hips and knees bent to 45 degrees.
Contact Point Gripping the lifting bar
Device Orientation Vertical, with one end connected to the isometric baseplate and the other attached to the tension strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Extend you legs, attempting to pull the bar upwards as hard and as fast as possible
Attachments Tension Strap

Hip Isometric Belt Squat
Isometric Belt Squat Tension

Patient Position Standing on the isometric base plate with hips and knees bent to 45 degrees.
Contact Point Belt around the patient's hips
Device Orientation Vertical, with one end connected to the isometric baseplate and the other attached to the tension strap.
Position of Examiner Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction Extend you legs, attempting to stand up as hard as you can, against the resistance of the belt
Attachments Tension Strap

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