Goniometer Alignment for Shoulder

Question 1

Glenohumeral & Shoulder Complex Flexion

Answer 1

• fulcrum over the lateral aspect of greater tubercle
• proximal arm parallel to midaxillary line of thorax
• distal arm aligned with lateral midline of humerus

Question 2

Glenohumeral & Shoulder Complex Extension

Answer 2

• fulcrum over the lateral aspect of greater tubercle
• proximal arm parallel to midaxillary line of thorax
• distal arm aligned with lateral midline of humerus

Question 3

Glenohumeral and shoulder complex abduction

Answer 3

• fulcrum close to the anterior aspect of the acromial process
• proximal arm parallel to the midline of the anterior aspect of the sternum
• distal arm aligned with the anterior midline of humerus

Question 4

Glenohumeral and shoulder complex medial rotation

Answer 4

• fulcrum over the olecranon process
• proximal arm perpendicular or parallel with the floor
• distal arm aligned with ulna (using olecranon and ulnar styloid for reference)

Question 5

Glenohumeral and shoulder complex lateral rotation

Answer 5

• fulcrum over the olecranon process
• proximal arm perpendicular or parallel with the floor
• distal arm aligned with ulna (using olecranon and ulnar styloid for reference)