Hip Girth
# aim: to measure the circumference of the hip area, as a
measure of the underlying hip structure, musculature and adipose tissue. When
combined with the measure of abdominal girth in the Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), has
been shown to be related to the risk of coronary heart disease
# equipment required: flexible metal tape measure and pen suitable for marking
the skin. If a plastic or cloth tape is used, it should be checked regularly
against a metal tape as they may stretch over time.
# procedure: The hip girth measurement is taken over minimal clothing, at the
level of the greatest protrusion of the gluteal (buttock) muscles. The subject
stands erect with their weight evenly distributed on both feet and legs slightly
parted, making sure not tense the gluteal muscles. When recording, you need to
make sure the tape is not too tight or too loose, is lying flat and is
horizontal. It may help to have the subject stand on a box to make the
measurement easier.
# reliability: Factors that may affect reliability include changes to the
testing personnel, constant and even tension on the tape, and correct
landmarking (finding the correct anatomical site for measurement).
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