http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:31:04 +0000 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:03:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=702 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=702&PID=841&title=hip-flexibility-potential-ligaments-or-muscles#841 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 702
Posted: Jul 22 2010 at 1:03pm

Our user asked: "Hello, I am interested to know if there is a way to test one's flexibility potential for external rotation of the hips. In other words, I'm wondering whether one can determine if an individual's hip tightness is due to muscles -- which can thus be lengthened through stretching -- or if it's due to ligaments, which cannot/should not be stretched. I have seen links about how to determine range of motion, but not for flexibility potential. I would greatly appreciate any information you can give me!"

Ask a PT Response: "Testing for piriformis flexibility can be performed both in supine or prone. The link provided shows a therapist assessing the piriformis in supine  http://www.exrx.net/Testing/FlexFunction/LyingPiriformis.html  . Both sides are assessed and compared to one another. A goniometer can also be utilized to allow for objective measurements. Normal ROM for Hip IR is 0-40degres and Hip ER 0-50degrees. Joint play assessment at the hip joint by the therapist would also allow for a better understanding of any restrictions at the hip joint as well."
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