Goniometry: Shoulder Flexion
Contents
Anatomical Movement
Shoulder flexion
Testing position
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
AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
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middle of humeral head laterally | parallel with the trunk | in line with the mid line of the humerus (lateral epicondyle) |
Expected Findings
Expected range of motion is 0- 180 degrees[1]
References
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.