Measurement of Joint Motion

Measurement of Joint Motion
This manual teaches students to perform goniometry properly as a clinical skill and offers numerous exercises to reinforce good technique. Each procedure is detailed for ease of reference and this edition has many new photographs and is consistent with up-to-date terminology. Each joint chapter includes illustrations showing joint anatomy and all goniometric landmarks that need to be palpatated. There are also muscle length tests with screening for hypermobility and normative ROM tables updated based on age and gender. Information is included on prices and features of goniometers and inclinometers, and there is a review of factors affecting ROM, such as body mass index, occupation, geographical area, ethnicity, sports, disease and injury.