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Range of Motion: Neck Lateral Flexion range of motion Jun 30, 2023

The Neck Lateral Flexion Test measures how far the head and neck side-bend to the left and right. It is usually assessed actively in sitting using a CROM device, inclinometer or smartphone tool. The result helps compare sides and monitor symptoms over time, but it should be interpreted with shoulder...

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Range of Motion: Neck Rotation range of motion Jun 30, 2023

The Neck Rotation Test measures how far the head and neck turn left and right. It is usually assessed actively in sitting using a CROM device, inclinometer, compass-based smartphone tool or consistent clinical process. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and track progress across sessio...

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Range of Motion: Spine Lateral Flexion range of motion Jun 30, 2023

The Spine Lateral Flexion Test measures side-bending movement of the trunk and spine. It can be recorded using an inclinometer, tape measure, fingertip-to-thigh distance or another standardised method. The result helps monitor spinal movement and symptoms over time, but it should be interpreted with...

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Range of Motion: Spine Rotation range of motion Jun 30, 2023

The Spine Rotation Test measures trunk rotation to the left and right. It can be assessed in seated, standing or lumbar-locked positions using an inclinometer, smartphone, goniometer, tape measure or observation. The result helps compare sides and monitor movement over time, but it should be interpr...

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Range of Motion: Supine Hip External Rotation range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Supine Hip External Rotation Test measures how far the hip rotates outward while the client lies on their back. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer or inclinometer. The result helps compare sides, track progress and add context to squatting, sitting positions, cutting, ga...

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Range of Motion: Hip Modified Thomas Test range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Hip Modified Thomas Test assesses hip extension position and anterior hip or thigh length response while the client lies at the edge of a table. It can provide useful information about hip flexor and rectus femoris length, but pelvic position must be controlled carefully. The result should be re...

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Range of Motion: Hip Flexion range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Hip Flexion Test measures how far the thigh moves toward the trunk. It is useful for assessing hip mobility, comparing sides, recording symptoms and monitoring change over time.

Introduction

Hip flexion range of motion is used across movement, rehabilitation, performance and fitness settings. ...

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Range of Motion: Hip Extension range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Hip Extension Test measures how far the thigh moves behind the body. It is useful for assessing hip mobility, comparing sides, monitoring symptoms and tracking progress over time.

Introduction

Hip extension range of motion is relevant to walking, running, sprinting, lunging, bridging, climbing...

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Range of Motion: Supine Hip Internal Rotation range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Supine Hip Internal Rotation Test measures how far the hip rotates inward while the client lies on their back. It can be measured actively or passively with the hip and knee flexed to a standard position. The result helps compare sides and add context to hip mobility, squatting, gait, running, c...

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Range of Motion: Hip Adduction range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Hip Adduction Test measures how far the thigh moves toward or across the body’s midline. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or consistent ROM workflow. The result helps compare sides and track change in hip movement, especially when interpreted alongside pa...

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

The Spine Flexion Test measures forward bending movement through the spine and trunk. It can be recorded using an inclinometer, tape measure, fingertip-to-floor distance or another standardised method. The result helps monitor movement, symptoms and progress over time, but it should be interpreted w...

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Range of Motion: Spine Extension range of motion Jun 29, 2023

The Spine Extension Test measures backward bending movement through the spine and trunk. It can be recorded using an inclinometer, smartphone tool, tape method or standardised observation. The result helps monitor movement and symptoms over time, but it should be interpreted with pain response, hip ...

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