Fig. 1From: Evaluation of hip abductor and adductor strength in the elderly: a reliability study a For the hip abduction test the participant was in a side-lying position. The dynamometer was positioned in a 10° angled position to the horizontal line, five cm proximal the malleolus externus. b For hip adduction test the person was again in a side-lying position. This time the lower leg of the participant was tested. The starting position is at 0° adductionBack to article page