Upper Body Rom Measurement

Measurement of rom forms a valuable part of clinical assessment. However some of these sensor systems only measure gross whole body movements or upper against lower body segment movements and not rom at specific joints. Please note position medication surgeries or anything that might effect rom measurements.

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Upper body rom measurement. Other sensor systems have been developed to measure rom at only a single joint 5 7 8 11 12 or a series of complex joints as a whole eg. End of shoulder abduction rom demonstrating proper alignment of goniometer at end of patient position. Devices to measure range of motion in the joints of the body include the range of motion exercise refers to activity aimed at improving movement of a specific joint. Therefore it is essential that it is completed in a way that provides accurate and reliable results 1 2.

Head neck and trunk. Build upper body strength by doing exercises to stretch and exercise muscle strengthening stretching range of motion exercises. In clinical practice the goniometer is a widely used instrument to measure rom 234. Supineknee flexes assistance for prom.

It is important that the patient does not move his body while moving the joint. 0 180 degrees use 12 goniometer sitting in chair feet on floor good posture axis of goniometer 1 below acromion process start with arms hanging down at side movable arm along humerus fixed arm pointed at floor have individual keep arm strait and raise forward and overhead as high as possible fixed arm stays in. Orientation to range of motion rom features. Shoulder external rotation shoulder internal rotation shoulder flexion shoulder extension and cervical lateral flexion goniometric assessments.

This step isolates the joint movement for a more accurate measurement. Look at the reading on the goniometer before removing it from the patients body. Starting position for measurement of shoulder abduction demonstrating proper initial alignment of goniometer. Measurements of rom upper body.

Measurements of rom lower body. Upper extremity range of motion last modified by. Supine with arm at side upper extremity in anatomical position fig. This is the part of the body that is proximal closer to the midline of the body to the joint you are testing.