Crossover test

Question 1

What is a Crossover?

Answer 1

If there is a short leg that becomes equal or longer at any point during the Crossover Test, it could be a Crossover

Question 2

What are the requirements for a crossover?

Answer 2

Requirement : Short leg & positive Crossover Test

Primary Radiation : Hip joint on the short leg side

Question 3

How do you do a Crossover Test?

Answer 3

Hold feet in same position as for leg length check and slowly raise in an arc to > 90o.

• If the short leg becomes equal or longer at any point during the Crossover test, it COULD BE a Crossover

Do the Crossover Correction
* If the short leg remains short throughout the test, it is NOT a Crossover. Proceed to check
for Stage 1

Question 4

How do you do a Crossover Correction?

Answer 4

If it COULD BE a Crossover, cross the short leg over the other leg at the ankle. Wait for a change in breath, motion and easing in body. When complete, uncross legs and re-do the leg length check

If short leg became equal to or longer than the other leg IT WAS A CROSSOVER. “Back to the Beginning” ie Check for Crossover again

If it stays short, it wasn’t a Crossover – proceed to check for Stage 1