Goniometry: Shoulder Internal & External Rotation
Anatomical Movement[edit | edit source]
Shoulder flexion
Testing position[edit | edit source]
Patient is supine with 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 |
Expected Findings[edit | edit source]
Expected range of motion is 120 degrees of pure, glenohumeral joint range, 150 degrees of unrestricted shoulder girdle range.
