Table 1.

Scoring Criteria for the active Hip Abduction Test

Score	Cues for Examiner
0: Able to maintain position of pelvis in the frontal plane	Smoothly and easily performs movement; lower extremities, pelvis, trunk and shoulder remain aligned in the frontal plane
1: Minimal loss of pelvis position in the frontal plane	Slight wobble at initiation or throughout movement; may show noticeable effort or "ratcheting" of moving limb
2: Moderate loss of pelvis position in the frontal plane	Has at least 2 of the following: noticeable wobble through movement; tipping of pelvis, trunk, or shoulder rotation; increased hip flexion and/or rotation of the moving limb; rapid or uncontrolled movement
3: Severe loss of pelvis position in the frontal plane	Has more than 3 of the above characteristics and/or unable to regain control of movement once lost or may lose balance by placing hand on table
	Resource: Davis AM, Bridge P, Miller J, Nelson‐Wong E. Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Active Hip Abduction Test. JOSPT. 2011; 41(12}: 953‐960