Knee Flashcards
1
Q
Knee Flexion
A
0-135 • Patient Position:Same procedure as for PROM • supine • knee in extension • Normal End Feel: Soft
2
Q
Goniometer- Knee Flexion
A
- Fulcrum/ Axis: lateral epicondyle of the femur
- Proximal Arm: lateral midline of the femur; greater trochanter for reference
- Distal Arm: lateral midline of the fibula; lateral malleolus and fibular head for reference
3
Q
Knee Extension
A
0
• Patient position and goniometer alignment is the same as for knee flexion. Place towel under ankle to allow for knee hyperextension
• Normal End Feel: Firm
• To measure the knee at end range of extension, one hand should apply a downward pressure on the anterior distal femur, just proximal to the knee.
