ROM The Knee

Question 0

Knee extension

Answer 0

ROM: 0 degrees (May have some hyperextension)
Test position: prone (typically supine in a clinical setting)
End feel: firm
Alignment:
Axis- lateral epicondyle of femur
Proximal arm- lateral midline of femur (greater trochanter)
Distal arm- lateral midline of fibula (lateral malleolus and fibulae head)
Stabilization: prevent femur from rotation, abduction, adduction
***can put towel under leg to test for hyperextension

Question 1

Knee flexion

Answer 1

ROM: 0-135 degrees
Test position: supine
End feel: soft
Alignment:
Axis- lateral epicondyle of femur
Proximal arm- lateral midline of fibulae head (greater trochanter)
Distal arm- lateral midline of fibulae (lateral malleolus and fibulae head)
Stabilization: prevent femur from rotation, abduction, adduction