Range of Motion: Spine Flexion
Jun 29, 2023Testing Spine Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:
- Have the client adopt an upright standing position.
- With the Measurz inclinometer aligned with T12 of the spinous process, instruct the client to flex forward as far as they can, ensuring their knees are locked straight.
- Once maximal range of motion is achieved, hit the pause/play, followed by the save button to view and record the results. NB: We should be aiming for at least 100 degrees of back flexion on this test.
The normal Spine Flexion range of motion can vary depending on a person's age, gender, and overall health. However, generally, we should be aiming for at least 100 degrees of back flexion on this test.
References:
- McEvoy MP, Grimmer K. Reliability of inclinometric measurement of lumbar spine flexion and extension in a clinical population. Aust J Physiother. 2005;51(2):91-96. doi:10.1016/s0004-9514(05)70003-1
- Youdas JW, Carey JR, Garrett TR. Reliability of measurements of lumbar spine sagittal mobility obtained with the flexible curve. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1991;14(2):82-87. doi:10.2519/jospt.1991.14.2.82
- Huisman E, Luomajoki H, Fung V, et al. Test-retest reliability of measuring lumbar spine stiffness with a pressure biofeedback unit and surface electromyography. Physiother Theory Pract. 2016;32(2):123-130. doi:10.3109/09593985.2015.1139539
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