Prone Hip Extension Test

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Prone Hip Extension Test

Illustration of the prone hip extension test

The Staheli test illustrated

• Prone Hip Extension Test
• Staheli Test
• Hip Extension test

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Purpose

• Evaluate the mobility of the hip flexors

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Description

• The patient is prone with both hips flexed at edge of table
  • “Thurston method” involves only one hip at a time flexed on side of table
• Support pelvis, extend affected leg until pelvis lifts off table
  • This signifies completion of pelvic motion & start of lumbar motion
• Measure angle of extension to assess iliopsoas muscle tightness/contracture
  • Horizontal thigh angle
• Positive test
  • Inability of hip to extend to neutral
  • Due to hip flexor tightness, contracture

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Pathology

• Hip Flexor Tightness associated with Hip Flexor Tendonitis
• Lumbopelvic Motor Control
• Lumbar Segmental Instability
• Evaluate gluteus maximus activation

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Evidence

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Hip Pain Main
• Physical Exam Hip
• Hip Anatomy Main

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