Which statement about Hip ROM setup is incorrect?

Which statement about Hip ROM setup is incorrect?

• A. It uses supine feet-in-straps.
• B. It targets hip range of motion, hamstrings, adductors, glutes, low back, and single-leg control.
• C. It begins with taking the handles.
• D. It uses a prone position with back extensions.

Answer: (D)

Hip ROM setup on the Reformer is done in a supine position with the feet in straps, allowing the hips to move through a controlled range while the pelvis and spine stay stable. This position specifically targets hip mobility and strength in surrounding muscles—hamstrings, adductors, glutes, and the low back—and it also emphasizes single-leg control to address balance and stability. Starting with taking the handles is part of the setup, preparing the apparatus for smooth leg work without interference. A prone position with back extensions is not used for this hip-focused setup, because that position shifts emphasis to the back extensors rather than keeping the hip joints and pelvic stability squarely in the spotlight. That’s why the statement describing a prone back-extension setup is incorrect.

Hip ROM setup on the Reformer is done in a supine position with the feet in straps, allowing the hips to move through a controlled range while the pelvis and spine stay stable. This position specifically targets hip mobility and strength in surrounding muscles—hamstrings, adductors, glutes, and the low back—and it also emphasizes single-leg control to address balance and stability.

Starting with taking the handles is part of the setup, preparing the apparatus for smooth leg work without interference. A prone position with back extensions is not used for this hip-focused setup, because that position shifts emphasis to the back extensors rather than keeping the hip joints and pelvic stability squarely in the spotlight. That’s why the statement describing a prone back-extension setup is incorrect.