Measurement of Passive Hip Extension in Two Positions of the Modified Thomas Test at the Side of the Bed

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to:

1. Determine the pelvic tilt and passive hip extension differences of two different opposite leg positions of the Modified Thomas Test at the side of the bed.

2. Provide guidance to clinicians on the influences of the two different positions on pelvic inclination and passive hip extension to guide stretching positioning decisions.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Must be between the ages of 18-65 years old
Must be able to lie in the supine position

Exclusion Criteria:

Must have no history of prior hip surgery
Must have no history of hip pain in the past month
Must not be under the age of 18 or over the age of 65
Must not have performed extraneous physical exercise in the past 24 hours

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Megan Giarratana, P.T., D.P.T.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Megan Giarratana, P.T., D.P.T.

Closed for enrollment

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