Range of motion

Question 1

Which muscles affect the perceived lumbar ROM?

Answer 1

Upper back, Lower back, Hamstrings, and Gastrocnemius

Question 2

What is the basic procedure for measuring the flexion/extension of the lumbar spine?

Answer 2

Place inclinometer on T12 and S1, have the patient go into flexion and extension (same for lateral flexion), and measure the distances of change.

Question 3

How many different measurements do you need for lumbar inclinometry?

Answer 3

3 separate measurements that are within 10% of each other or 5 degrees. (use the highest of the 3)

Question 4

What are the normal numbers for lumbar ROM?

Answer 4

Flexion- 60 degree; Extension- 25 degree; Lateral flexion- 25 degree

Question 5

What is the basic procedure for measuring cervical ROM?

Answer 5

place the inclinometer on the top of their head and T1, have them go into flexion and extension (same for lateral flexion) , then take the change in degrees. Still need 3 measurements within 10% or 5 degrees.

Question 6

What is different about the cervical rotation measurement?

Answer 6

The patient is laying down, so you only need one measurement. Still need 3 measurements within 10% or 5 degrees.

Question 7

What are the normal values for Cervical inclinometry?

Answer 7

Flexion- 60 degrees; Extension- 75 degrees; Rotation- 80 degrees; Lateral flexion- 45 degrees