What is the normative ROM for hip adduction in degrees?

• A. 0-15 degrees
• B. 0-30 degrees
• C. 0-45 degrees
• D. 0-50 degrees

Answer: (B)

Hip adduction moves the thigh toward the midline in the frontal plane. When we assess its range, we start from a neutral position and measure how far inward the thigh can move toward the opposite leg. In healthy adults, the typical arc for hip adduction is about 0 to 30 degrees. That’s why 0-30 degrees is considered the normative ROM for hip adduction. A smaller range, like 0-15 degrees, would indicate limited mobility, while 0-45 or 0-50 degrees would exceed what is normally observed for pure adduction, likely reflecting measurement differences or movement in other planes.