MAT SHOP
 
Range of Motion: Shoulder Abduction range of motion Jul 01, 2023

To test the shoulder abduction range of motion with an inclinometer, the following steps can be taken:

  1. Have the client adopt a seated or standing position with one arm locked straight on the side of their trunk. 
  2. Using the Measurz inclinometer, place it behind the client’s arm and instruct them ...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Shoulder Flexion range of motion Jun 30, 2023

 To test Shoulder Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position with one arm locked straight in a neutral position in front of their body. 
  2. Align the smart device alongside the client’s humerus, before instructing them to...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Neck Extension range of motion Jun 30, 2023

 Testing Neck Extension range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt an upright seated or standing position. 
  2. Place the Measurz inclinometer on top of the client’s head, and then instruct them to extend their neck backward as far as they can.
  3. Once max...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Slump Test range of motion Jun 30, 2023

 Testing Slump range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a seated position, with their hands behind their back.
  2. We then instruct them to flex their neck forward as far as they can, and then the same with their trunk. 
  3. Once this position is establis...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Spine Straight Leg Raise range of motion Jun 30, 2023

Testing Straight Leg Raise (SLR) range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat, with both legs out straight. 
  2. Place the Measurz inclinometer on the midway point of the tibia.
  3. Then, instruct the cli...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Spine Rotation range of motion Jun 30, 2023

 Testing Spine Rotation range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt an upright standing or seated position. As this is a rotational test, the Measurz inclinometer will utilise the transverse plane feature.
  2. Locate the inferior aspect of the scapula and...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Neck Lateral Flexion range of motion Jun 30, 2023

To test Neck Lateral Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt an upright seated or standing position. 
  2. Place the Measurz inclinometer on top of the client’s head - the option is also there to place the smart device behind or on the side of the clien...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Neck Rotation range of motion Jun 30, 2023

To test Neck Rotation range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt an upright seated or standing position. 
  2. Place the smart device flat on top of the client’s head.
  3. As this a rotational test, the Measurz inclinometer will utilise the transverse plane feature. ...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Spine Lateral Flexion range of motion Jun 30, 2023

Testing Spine Lateral Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt an upright standing position. 
  2. With the Measurz inclinometer aligned with T12 of the spinous process, instruct the client to flex to one side as far as they can. It is important...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Neck Flexion range of motion Jun 30, 2023

Testing Neck Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a seated or standing position. 
  2. Place the Measurz inclinometer on top of the client’s head, and then instruct them to flex their neck forward as far as they can.
  3. Once maximal range of m...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Supine Hip Internal Rotation range of motion Jun 29, 2023

Hip Internal Rotation range of motion can be tested with an inclinometer using the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat. Ask the client to bring one of their hips up to 90 degrees.
  2. While ensuring the client keeps their knee directly over t...
Continue Reading...
 
Range of Motion: Supine Hip External Rotation range of motion Jun 29, 2023

Equipment needed:

  • Inclinometer
  • Table or mat

Procedure:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat. Ask the client to bring one of their hips up to 90 degrees.
  2. While ensuring the client keeps their knee directly over the center of their hip joint, have the...
Continue Reading...