Goniometry

Question 1

When do we use PROM and AROM in goniometry?

Answer 1

• PROM when assessing the extremities, artiular surfaces and inert structures
• AROM when assesing the spine, but can be used for extremities, articular surfaces, inert structures, and is used to assess muscle strength and coordination

Question 2

What are you looking for in goniometry?

What are the types of tissue stops?

Answer 2

Tissue stops below the normal range (2 tissue stops)

• Soft, firm, hard or empty (illicited by pain or muscle splinting)