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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Range of Motion: Spine Flexion range of motion Jun 29, 2023

Testing Spine 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 forward as far as they can, ensuring their knees are lo...
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Range of Motion: Hip Abduction range of motion Jun 29, 2023

To test Hip Adduction range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table. 
  2. As this is a rotational test in the transverse plane, the inclinometer will adopt its rotation feature. Thus, it is critical that the smart devi...
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Range of Motion: Hip Modified Thomas Test range of motion Jun 29, 2023

 Here are the steps for performing the Hip Modified Thomas Test:

  1. Have the client lie on their back with their ischial tuberosities on the long edge of a massage table. 
  2. Once a comfortable position is established, instruct the client to use their hands to pull one knee as close to their chest as ...
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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...
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