Peripheral Joint and Spinal ROM Measurements

Question 1

What are you measuring and why?

Answer 1

the angle that a joint can flex to

allows to see whether the individual is ready to go home or if the treatment they are being given is working

Question 2

How to tell whether measurement is normal?

Answer 2

compare to ‘normal value ranges’ of the joint
also compare to the other side as some individuals may have hypermobility

Question 3

What principles are used in carrying out the technique?

Answer 3

measurements should be taken 3 times and average measure taken in the documentation

Question 4

What structures/processes are being assessed?

Answer 4

articular cartilage
muscles
tendons
ligaments
integrity of joint capsule

Question 5

Precautions and Contraindications?

Answer 5

recent fractures
excessive pain
cancer
joint dislocation
hypermobility
fragile bone conditions

Question 6

Go through each measurement

Answer 6

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