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The Hip Abduction protocol is purpose-built to maximise activation and force output from the key muscles responsible for moving and stabilising the hip joint. These muscles play a vital role during demanding actions such as walking, running, jumping, and jump or landing tasks, helping to control movement, reduce injury risk, and improve overall efficiency. Deficits in hip abductor strength and control are commonly linked to a wide range of lower limb injuries, including those affecting the hip, groin, knee, hamstrings, ankle, and Achilles tendon.
Practitioners typically use this protocol as part of a broader musculoskeletal screening or return-to-play assessment.
Powers (2010) describes how abnormal hip mechanics, particularly reduced strength in the hip abductors and external rotators, can contribute to a range of lower limb injuries through altered kinematics at the knee and ankle joints during dynamic movement tasks. Building on these findings, it becomes clear that assessing and improving hip abductor function is critical not just for treating injury, but also for prevention and performance optimization. The Hip Abduction protocol offered by KangaTech enables practitioners to quantify isometric strength under controlled conditions, offering repeatable data that can be tracked over time.
The Hip Abduction protocol h enables practitioners to quantify isometric strength under controlled conditions, providing consistent, repeatable data that can be used to track changes over time. Whether identifying weaknesses during preseason screening or monitoring recovery post-injury, this protocol helps guide more informed, objective decision-making.
If you would like to delve deeper into our suite of protocols and explore how they can benefit your organisation, please contact our VP of Customer Success at james.evans@kangatech.com.