Goniometry: Shoulder Abduction
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Shoulder abduction
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is supine with palm facing upwards and wrist in supination.
To start the test arm is to be by the patient's side
Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]
| AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
|---|---|---|
| inferior lateral coracoid process | parallel with the trunk | in line with the mid line of the humerus |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion is 90 degrees of pure, glenohumeral joint range, 150 degrees of unrestricted shoulder girdle range.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.
