Which cue is emphasized during Hip ROM #4?

Which cue is emphasized during Hip ROM #4?

• A. Avoid low-back arching.
• B. Keep the hips lifted high.
• C. Feet must be together facing forward.
• D. Use full spinal twist.

Answer: (A)

During Hip ROM #4, the emphasis is on keeping the spine in a neutral position while the hip moves. This helps isolate the hip joint motion and protects the lower back from strain. If the low back arches, the movement shifts into lumbar extension, which can mask true hip mobility and increase injury risk. Keeping the back from arching ensures the core and pelvis stabilize so the hip ROM is controlled and accurate. The other cues would shift focus away from this isolation or introduce unwanted movements (lifting the hips high can alter pelvic alignment, foot position alone isn’t the primary factor here, and adding a spinal twist changes the motion being targeted).

During Hip ROM #4, the emphasis is on keeping the spine in a neutral position while the hip moves. This helps isolate the hip joint motion and protects the lower back from strain. If the low back arches, the movement shifts into lumbar extension, which can mask true hip mobility and increase injury risk. Keeping the back from arching ensures the core and pelvis stabilize so the hip ROM is controlled and accurate. The other cues would shift focus away from this isolation or introduce unwanted movements (lifting the hips high can alter pelvic alignment, foot position alone isn’t the primary factor here, and adding a spinal twist changes the motion being targeted).