Goniometry: Knee Extension
Contents
Anatomical Movement
Knee extension
Testing position
Patient is in prone with test-side ankle off plinth.
Goniometer Placement
AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
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lateral epicondyle of the femur | along the femur to the greater trochanter | along the fibula to lateral malleolus |
Expected Findings
Expected range of motion in prone is 0 degrees and -5 degrees in females (hyper mobility)[1]
References
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.