Goniometry: Shoulder Flexion
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Shoulder flexion
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is supine with knees flexed. Palm facing medially and thumb is up. To start the test arm is to be by the patient's side
Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]
| AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
|---|---|---|
| middle of humeral head laterally | parallel with the trunk | in line with the mid line of the humerus (lateral epicondyle) |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion is 0- 180 degrees[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.
