A Better Clinical Tool for Quantifying Proximal Muscle Strength: The University of Tennessee Hip Elevation Chair Height Test

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the rationale behind the new test of proximal (hip) muscle strength, the University of Tennessee Hip Elevation from Chair Height Test (UTHECHT), and its intended use in assessment of muscle function and rehabilitative needs.
• Describe the procedures involved in administering the UTHECHT in the clinical setting.
• Interpret the results of the UTHECHT in assessing the level of hip muscle strength.