Massage Therapist

Category - Assessment

When performing a postural assessment on hip symmetry, which area should you bilaterally check?
  1. Iliac crest
  2. Adductor tubercle
  3. Deltoid tuberosity
  4. Greater trochanter of the femur
Explanation
Answer: A The crest of the Ilium or the iliac crest is the highest point of the ilium. When bilaterally checking the position of the coxal bones or hips, the therapist palpates both iliac crests at the same time. The client is instructed to relax into their normal stance while the therapist kneels in front or back of the client bringing the client’s hips to eye level. Once the therapist is in the proper position, the iliac crests are palpated at the same time and the individual position of each side is noted.
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