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- While a goniometer can be used effectively to measure joint range of motion, the quality of that motion—how things are moving—may be of equal importance. Your PT should take both quantity and quality motion into account when assessing your condition.
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Oct 4, 2024 · While a goniometer can be used effectively to measure joint range of motion, the quality of that motion—how things are moving—may be of equal importance. Your PT should take both quantity and quality motion into account when assessing your condition.
Aug 1, 2023 · Joint range of motion (ROM) is an important assessment to aid diagnostic and clinical decision-making for persons with a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The current clinical standard for assessing ROM is the standard goniometer (SG).
- June Hanks, Betsy Myers
- Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023; 18(4): 989-996.
- 10.26603/001c.83944
- 2023
A goniometer is the most common instrument used to measure range of motion. If a patient has altered range of motion in a particular joint, the therapist can use a goniometer to assess what the range of motion is at the initial assessment, and then make sure the intervention is working by using the goniometer in subsequent sessions to assess ...
Oct 24, 2019 · Use the goniometer to find the range of motion for a shoulder joint. To measure the lateral rotation of the shoulder, start by holding the arm straight down against the body. Move the arm slowly upwards, stretching as far as possible. Measure the angle using the goniometer.
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Legal regulations may vary from state to state. Over the last decade or so, the use of smartphone applications (e.g., Clinometer + Bubble Level) is a valid and reliable tool for measuring ROM compared to using a goniometer and inclinometer (Keogh et al., 2019; Wellmon et al., 2016).
Oct 19, 2018 · One of the key outcomes and measurable variables for any procedure around the knee is range of movement. 67° of flexion is required for a normal gait, 83° for ascending and 90° for descending stairs, 93° to stand from a seated position and 105° to tie shoes (Dietz et al., 2017).
Jul 24, 2023 · A goniometer is a valuable tool used in healthcare settings to measure and assess the range of motion (ROM) of joints. It consists of a stationary arm, a movable arm, and a protractor-like scale, allowing healthcare professionals to obtain precise and objective measurements of joint angles.
