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Upper Extremity Goniometry Flashcards

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SHOULDER AND GH FLEXION

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SHOULDER AND GH FLEXION

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What is the testing position for both shoulder and GH flexion?

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  • Supine, hook lying to flatten lumbar spine
  • Elbow extended
  • Neutral supination/pronation (palm facing body)
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What is the mean ROM for shoulder complex flexion?

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180°

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What is the mean ROM for glenohumeral flexion?

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115°

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When testing for flexion of the shoulder complex, what do we stabilize and why?

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Stabilize the thorax to prevent spinal extension

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When testing for flexion of the GH what do we stabilize and why?

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Stabilize the lateral border scapulae to prevent scapular posterior tilting, upward rotation, and elevation.

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What is the end feel for both shoulder and GH flexion?

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Both have a firm end feel

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Alignment (shoulder and GH flexion):

  • What is the stationary arm?
  • What is the moving arm?
  • What is the fulcrum?
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  • midaxillary line of thorax
  • humerus lateral epicondyle
  • greater tubercle
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SHOULDER AND GH EXTENSION

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SHOULDER AND GH EXTENSION

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What is the testing position for both shoulder and GH extension?

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  • Prone, face turned away
  • Slight elbow flexion
  • Neutral pronation/supination (palm facing body)
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What is the mean ROM for shoulder complex flexion?

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60°

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What is the mean ROM for glenohumeral flexion?

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20°

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When testing for extension of the shoulder complex, what do we stabilize and why?

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Stabilize the weight of trunk/table.

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When testing for extension of the GH, what do we stabilize and why?

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Stabilize at the inferior angle of the scapula to prevent scapular elevation and anterior tilting.

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What is the end feel for both shoulder and GH extension?

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Both have a firm end feel.

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Alignment (shoulder and GH extension):

  • What is the stationary arm?
  • What is the moving arm?
  • What is the fulcrum?
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SAME AS FLEXION

  • midaxillary line of thorax
  • humerus lateral epicondyle
  • greater tubercle
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SHOULDER AND GH ABDUCTION

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SHOULDER AND GH ABDUCTION

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What is the testing position for both shoulder and GH abduction?

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  • Supine
  • Arm in supination
  • Elbow extended
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What is the mean ROM for shoulder complex abduction?

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180°

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What is the mean ROM for GH abduction?

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120°-125°

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When testing for abduction of the shoulder, what do we stabilize and why?

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Stabilize the thorax to prevent lateral flexion of the spine.

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When testing for abduction of the GH, what do we stabilize and why?

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Stabilize the scapula to prevent scapular upward rotation and elevation.

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What is the end feel for both shoulder and GH abduction?

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Both have a firm end feel.

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Alignment (shoulder and GH abduction):

  • What is the stationary arm?
  • What is the moving arm?
  • What is the fulcrum?
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  • parallel to midline of sternum
  • medial epicondyle
  • acromial process
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SHOULDER AND GH INTERNAL ROTATION
SHOULDER AND GH INTERNAL ROTATION
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What is the testing position for both shoulder and GH internal rotation?
- Supine - Shoulder in 90° of abduction - Neutral pronation/supination - Humerus supported by towel
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What is the mean ROM for shoulder complex internal rotation?
70°-90°
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What is the mean ROM for GH internal rotation?
50°
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When testing for internal rotation of the shoulder, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at distal end of the humerus to prevent the shoulder from leaving 90° of abduction and flexion of the spine.
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When testing for internal rotation of the GH, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at the distal humerus to prevent scapular anterior tilting and protraction.
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What is the end feel for both shoulder and GH internal rotation?
Both have a firm end feel.
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Alignment (shoulder and GH internal rotation): - What is the stationary arm? - What is the moving arm? - What is the fulcrum?
- Perpendicular to the floor - Midline of ulna/styloid process - Olecranon
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SHOULDER AND GH EXTERNAL ROTATION
SHOULDER AND GH ROTATION
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What is the testing position for both shoulder and GH external rotation?
SAME AS INTERNAL ROTATION - Supine - Shoulder in 90° of abduction - Neutral pronation/supination - Humerus supported by towel
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What is the mean ROM for shoulder complex external rotation
90°
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What is the mean ROM for GH external rotation?
94°
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When testing for external rotation of the shoulder, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize distal humerus to prevent shoulder from leaving 90° abduction and extension of the spine.
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When testing for external rotation of the GH, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at the distal humerus to prevent scapular posterior tilting and retraction.
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What is the end feel for both shoulder and GH external rotation?
Both have a firm end feel.
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Alignment (shoulder and GH external rotation): - What is the stationary arm? - What is the moving arm? - What is the fulcrum?
- SAME AS INTERNAL ROTATION - Perpendicular to the floor - Midline of ulna/styloid process - Olecranon
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ELBOW FLEXION
ELBOW FLEXION
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What is the testing position for elbow flexion?
- Supine - Neutral shoulder flexion/extension and ab/adduction - Place pad under distal humerus - Full supination
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What is the mean ROM for elbow flexion?
150°
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When testing for elbow flexion what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at the humerus to prevent shoulder flexion.
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What is the end feel for elbow flexion?
Usually soft but can be hard if there is minimal muscle bulk.
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Alingment (elbow flexion): - What is the stationary arm? - What is the moving arm? - What is the fulcrum?
- midline of humerus - midline of radius - lateral epicondyle
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ELBOW EXTENSION
ELBOW EXTENSION
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What is the testing position for elbow extension?
SAME AS ELBOW FLEXION - Supine - Neutral shoulder flexion/extension and ab/adduction - Place pad under distal humerus - Full supination
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What is the mean ROM for elbow extension?
0°
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When testing for elbow extension, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at the humerus to prevent medial rotation and abduction of the humerus.
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What is the end feel for elbow extension?
Hard
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Alignment (elbow extension): - What is the stationary arm? - What is the moving arm? - What is the fulcrum?
SAME AS ELBOW FLEXION - midline of humerus - midline of radius - lateral epicondyle
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PRONATION
PRONATION
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What is the testing position for supination?
- Sitting - Neutral shoulder flexion/extension, ab/adduction, rotation - Elbow flexed 90°, forearm supported - Begin with thumb pointed towards ceiling
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What is the mean ROM for pronation?
80°
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When testing for pronation, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at the distal end of the humerus to prevent medial rotation and abduction of shoulder
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What is the end feel for pronation?
Hard
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Alignment (pronation): - What is the stationary arm? - What is the moving arm? - What is the fulcrum?
- Parallel to anterior midline of humerus - Across dorsal aspect of forearm just proximal to stylod processes - Medial to ulnar styloid process
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SUPINATION
SUPINATION
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What is the testing position for supination?
SAME AS PRONATION - Neutral shoulder flexion/extension, ab/adduction, rotation - Elbow flexed 90°, forearm supported - Begin with thumb pointed towards ceiling
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What is the mean ROM for supination?
80°
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When testing for supination, what do we stabilize and why?
Stabilize at distal end of humerus to prevent lateral rotation and adduction of the shoulder.
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What is the end feel for supination?
Firm
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Alignment (supination): - What is the stationary arm? - What is the moving arm? - What is the fulcrum?
- Parallel to the anterior midline of the humerus - Across ventral aspect of forearm just proximal to styloid processes - Medial to ulnar styloid process
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