Functional facts about hip muscles

September 12, 2018 by Sian Smale

This blog is a compilation of fun and functional facts about the muscles which control and move the hip. Presented here are concepts around anatomy, muscle synergies and changes to muscle function which occur with pathology, specifically OA. There is also a review of the current knowledge and details that drive our decision making around exercise prescription for retraining hip strength, particularly hip extension, abduction and external rotation strength.

Hip: Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab Phase 3 & 4

December 22, 2016 by Sian Smale

For the second part of this blog we look further at the progression of rehab into phase III and IV and eventually ending in return to sport and unrestricted play. What I've taken away from these blogs is how extensive our involvement with patients needs to be to get them through each phase and I hope you'll appreciate this too.

Hip: Illuminating Iliopsoas

May 29, 2016 by Sian Smale

This blog explores the clinical anatomy of the anterior hip, manual therapy tips for releasing iliopsoas and stretches/mobility exercises for treatment of anterior hip tightness and pain.

Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR)

September 24, 2014 by Sian Smale

The active straight leg raise test (ASLR) is a loading test which is used to assess pain provocation and the ability to load the pelvis through the limb. It is performed in lying and the patient is instructed to lift the leg 20cm off the bed. This blog aims to outline the standard test, the modulations of the test, and the normal/abnormal responses seen.

Assessing Hip Strength...Validity and Reliability

June 01, 2014 by Alicia Rayner

It is expected we assess every aspect of a patient's condition, yet how often do we assess specific muscle strength around an affected joint? It is challenging to use valid and reliable tests in the clinic, so what clinical tests are available and how reliable are they in measuring hip muscle strength?