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