Goniometry UE Flashcards
Shoulder Flexion
Pivot: lateral aspect of acromion
Static arm: Parallel to midaxillary line
Moving arm: Lateral epicondyle
Shoulder Flexion ROM
0-180
Shoulder Flexion position
Patient is supine. Therapist stands on side of the arm being tested.
Shoulder Abduction
Pivot: anterior aspect of acromion
Static arm: parallel to the midline of the anterior aspect of the sternum
Moving arm: anterior midline of the humerus
Shoulder Abduction ROM
0-180
Shoulder Abduction position
Patient is supine. Therapist stands over patient to the side of the arm being measured. Make sure to not be in the way of the patient’s arm as they are abducting it.
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Pivot: Olecranon process
Static arm: perpendicular or parallel to the floor
Moving arm: ulna
Shoulder Internal Rotation ROM
70-90
Shoulder Internal Rotation position
Patient is supine. Therapist is at the side of the arm being measured. Patient’s arm starts in an upright position then brings it down towards their feet. Put a towel under arm.
Shoulder External Rotation
Pivot: Olecranon process
Static arm: parallel or perpendicular to the floor
Moving arm: ulna
Shoulder External Rotation ROM
90
Shoulder External Rotation position
Patient is supine. Therapist stands at the side of the arm being measured. Patient’s arm starts out in an upright position then brings it back towards their head. Put a towel under arm.
Shoulder Horizontal Adduction
Pivot: superior portion of acromion
Static arm: parallel to table or floor
Moving arm: in line with humerus
Shoulder Horizontal Adduction ROM
0-135
Shoulder Horizontal Adduction position
Patient is supine, shoulder in 90 degrees abduction, elbow flexed and brings arm over chest as far as they can go.