Goniometry
Goniometry Definition and Procedure
- GONIOMETRY
- Definition - measuring the available range of motion or the position of the joint - typically this is a measure of PASSIVE motion. If you are documenting active range of motion, document that this is so.
- for clarity of communication - measure one direction at a time (e.g. elbow flexion = 130°, not elbow flexion/extension 130°/0°)
- GONIOMETRY PROCEDURE
- position joint in zero position and stabilize proximal joint component.
- move joint to end of range of motion (to assess quality of movement)
- determine end-feel at point where measurement will be taken (at the end of available range of motion)
- identify and palpate bony landmarks
- align goinometer with bony landmarks while holding joint at end of range
- read the goniometer
- record measurement (e.g. elbow flexion = 130°
- Continue:
- Intro
- Upper Ext.
- Lower Ext.
- Spine
- TMJ
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Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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Department of Physical Therapy
University of Scranton
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Scranton, PA 18510