Description

Active: Patient moves head forward (chin to chest) to measure flexion.

Patient looks to the ceiling above to measure extension.

A spatula may be held in patient′s mouth and goniometer used for measuring range of motion.

Interpretation

Approximate normal range:

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  Flexion 80°

  
  
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  Extension 50°

Clinical relevance

While there is variability between patients and user measurements, this method provides a general assessment of overall motion.

Absolute values of motion can be compared against the average range of the general population.

However, these measurements can also be used to compare serial measurements in the same individual.

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