Strength Isometric Test: Hip Adduction

To test hip adduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. Ask the client to adopt a side lying position on a massage table. Ensure their bottom leg is out straight and their top leg flexed to roughly 90 degrees at the knee and about 45-60 degrees at the hip.
2. The client can either cross their arms, or use their top arm to grip onto the edge of the table in the name of extra stability. 
3. Ensure the client is lying directly on their side in a neutral position, directly over their greater trochanter. 
4. Take the Muscle Meter and place it just above the client’s medial malleolus.
5. Ensuring the Muscle Meter is held close to the practitioner’s body, queue the client to adduct their hip up as best they can, holding for 2-3 seconds.
6. Once peak force production is achieved, hit save on the Measurz app and compare to the other side.

Normative data for hip adduction strength with a Muscle Meter varies depending on the population being tested, the dynamometer used, and the specific testing protocol. However, here are some general normative values for hip adduction strength in adults:

• For males, the normative value for hip adduction strength is around 200-300 N (Newton).
• For females, the normative value for hip adduction strength is around 150-250 N (Newton).

References:

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3. Youdas JW, Krause DA, Hollman JH, Harmsen WS, Laskowski E. Validity and reliability of strength measures from the Myotest and Jamar hand-held dynamometers in adults. J Hand Ther. 2009;22(3):266-273.