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Range of Motion: Wrist Ulnar Deviation range of motion Jul 04, 2023

Procedure:

To test the wrist ulnar deviation range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated. 
  2. Align the Measurz inclinometer with the third metacarpal...
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Speed Testing: Sprint Test speed Jul 04, 2023

A client says they feel faster, but “faster” can mean different things.

They may be quicker over the first step, sharper across 10 yards, faster in a 40-yard dash, or better at maintaining speed across 40 metres.

Choosing the correct sprint distance matters because each test answers a different pe...

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Speed Testing: 20m Sprint speed Jul 04, 2023

A player may accelerate well over the first few steps but fade across a longer short sprint. The 20 m Sprint Test gives professionals a practical way to assess acceleration and early speed over a distance that is relevant for many field and court sports.

The MAT article describes the 20 m Sprint Te...

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Range of Motion: Elbow Supination range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:

Testing elbow supination range of motion with an inclinometer typically involves the following steps:

  1. Start with the client either standing, or sitting upright at the edge of a chair or table. Ensure their elbow is tucked into the side of their trunk with 90 degrees of elbow flexion a...
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Range of Motion: Elbow Pronation range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:

Testing elbow pronation range of motion with an inclinometer typically involves the following steps:

  1. Start with the client either standing, or sitting upright at the edge of a chair or table. Ensure their elbow is tucked into the side of their trunk with 90 degrees of elbow flexion an...
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Range of Motion: Elbow Extension range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:

Testing elbow extension range of motion with an inclinometer typically involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client set up in an upright position - either seated or standing. If adopting a seated position, ensure the client is seated upright toward the edge of the table or chair. 
  2. P...
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Range of Motion: Elbow Flexion range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:

To test the elbow flexion range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client set up in an upright position - either seated or standing. If adopting a seated position, ensure the client is seated upright toward the edge of the table or chair. 
  2. Place your smart d...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder Horizontal Adduction range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:


To test the Shoulder Horizontal Adduction range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position, with their arm flexed in front of their body at 90 degrees.
  2. Place the smart device on top of the client’s humerus. 
  3. As this tes...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder Horizontal Abduction range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:

To test the Shoulder Horizontal Abduction range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position, with their arm flexed in front of their body at 90 degrees.
  2. Place the smart device on top of the client’s humerus. 
  3. As this test ...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder External Rotation 90 deg range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Procedure:

To test Shoulder External Rotation 90 deg range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position. 
  2. Then, have the client abduct their shoulder to 90 degrees, and flex their elbow to 90 degrees also.
  3. Next, align the Measurz in...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder Internal Rotation 90 degs range of motion Jul 03, 2023

To test Shoulder Internal Rotation 90 degs range of motion with an inclinometer, the following steps can be followed:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position. 
  2. Then, have the client abduct their shoulder to 90 degrees, and flex their elbow to 90 degrees also.
  3. Next, align the Meas...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder Adduction range of motion Jul 03, 2023

Shoulder Adduction range of motion can be tested with an inclinometer by following these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a seated or standing position with one arm locked straight in front of their body, with their thumb facing up to the ceiling.
  2. Once set, instruct the client to adduct their should...
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