Measuring joint range of motion is an important skill for many allied health professionals.
While the Universal Goniometer is the most commonly utilised clinical tool for measuring …

Background and Purpose—Neuromuscular electric stimulation (NMES) has been used to
reduce spasticity and improve range of motion in patients with stroke. However …

Background Measuring knee range of motion is important in examination and as a post-
operative outcome. It is therefore important that measurements are accurate. Knee angles …

Assessment of joint functional and proprioceptive abilities is essential for balance, posture,
and motor control rehabilitation. Joint functional ability refers to the capacity of movement of …

Background: Evaluation of range of motion (ROM) is integral to assessment of the
musculoskeletal system, is required in health fitness and pathologic conditions, and is used …

Background: Range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder is an integral component of
assessment of musculoskeletal shoulder impairments. ROM is typically measured using a …

Context: Smartphones are being used in a variety of practice settings to measure joint range
of motion (ROM). A number of factors can affect the validity of the measurements generated …

Background Adequate sagittal plane motion of the first metatarsalphalangeal joint (1st
MTPJ) is important during normal gait and goniometric measurement is commonly used as a …

Measurement errors play an important role in the development of goniometric equipment,
devices used to measure range of motion. Reasonable validity and reliability are critical for …

Background Several water-based sports (swimming, surfing and stand up paddle boarding)
require adequate thoracic mobility (specifically rotation) in order to perform the appropriate …