Active Hip Abduction Test

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Participant demonstrates good control of the pelvis and trunk during active hip abduction, resulting inan examiner score of 0. Note the lower limbs, trunk, shoulders, and pelvis remain aligned in the frontal plane.

(A) Demonstration of the active hip abduction test from the starting position. (B) Demonstration of good control of the pelvis in the frontal plane, this would receive a score of 0. The alignment of lower extremities, pelvis, and trunk has not changed from the start position, and upper extremity remains relaxed on the abdomen. (C) Demonstration of poor control of the pelvis in the frontal plane, this would receive a score of 3. The upper extremity is placed on the table to prevent loss of balance, the pelvis has rotated forward, and the top hip has flexed and internally rotated.

• Active Hip Abduction Test
• AHAbd test

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Purpose

• To evaluate the risk of developing lower back pain

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Description

• The patient is placed in the lateral decubitus position
• Both legs are extended and aligned with the trunk
• The pelvis is perpendicular to the examination table
• The patient is asked to perform a single leg abduction of the hip, keeping the knee extended
• The patient is asked to rate the difficulty from 0-5
• The test is repeated for the opposite limb
• The examiner also scores frontal plane control of the pelvis from 0-3

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Pathology

• Mechanical Back Pain

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Back Pain Main
• Back Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Back

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