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== Testing position == | == Testing position == | ||
Patient is supine | Patient is supine with the hand supinated. You may need a pillow under the upper arm in cases of hyperextension (>0) | ||
== Goniometer Placement == | == Goniometer Placement == | ||
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== Expected Findings == | == Expected Findings == | ||
Expected range of motion is | Expected range of motion is 0 degrees in males and 10-15 degrees in females (hyperextension)<ref>Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Elbow extension
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is supine with the hand supinated. You may need a pillow under the upper arm in cases of hyperextension (>0)
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 0 degrees in males and 10-15 degrees in females (hyperextension)[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Norkin CC, White DJ. Measurement of joint motion: a guide to goniometry. FA Davis; 2016 Nov 18.
