ROM test for hip aduction & abduction

The hip adduction ROM test (side lying) and abduction is so clumsy for me. In the “Measurement of Joint Motion - A Guide to Goniometry” they teach doing these tests supine to keep the pelvis stable - with the proximal arm of the goniometer over the ASIS’s. Is there any specific reason why you would have us do this test differently? :smiley:

use what is most convenient. Sidelying requires some effort on part of tester. Since you are small doing test on floor or with a lowered table may be a compromise. If not then use supine test you found. namaste m