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== Anatomical Movement == | == Anatomical Movement == | ||
Elbow flexion | Elbow flexion | ||
== Axis and Plane of motion == | |||
Elbow flexion movement occurs in sagittal plane and around frontal axis | |||
== Testing position == | == Testing position == | ||
Patient is supine or seated with the hand supinated and the arm parallel to the midline of the body | Patient is supine or seated with the hand supinated and the arm parallel to the midline of the body | ||
== Stabilization == | |||
Stabilize distal end of humerus to prevent flexion of shoulder joint. | |||
== Goniometer Placement == | == Goniometer Placement == | ||
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[[Category:Rehabilitation Foundations]] | [[Category:Rehabilitation Foundations]] | ||
[[Category:Goniometry]] | [[Category:Goniometry]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:48, 17 September 2022
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Elbow flexion
Axis and Plane of motion[edit | edit source]
Elbow flexion movement occurs in sagittal plane and around frontal axis
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is supine or seated with the hand supinated and the arm parallel to the midline of the body
Stabilization[edit | edit source]
Stabilize distal end of humerus to prevent flexion of shoulder joint.
Goniometer Placement[edit | edit source]
| AXIS LOCATION | STATIONARY ARM | MOVEMENT ARM |
|---|---|---|
| lateral epicondyle of the elbow | parallel with the humerus | parallel with the radius |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion is 150 degrees but variation is seen with increased arm circumference, i.e. decreased "normal" range of motion due to large biceps.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.
