GONIOMETRY
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a group discussion on
What is goniometry ?
Importance of goniometry ?
Normal Ranges of the joints ?
What is AROM & PROM ?
What is degree of freedom ?
 Goniometry
is the measuring of angles
created by the bones of the body at the
joints
 System to measure the joint ranges in
each plane of the joint
 These joints are measured by a
goniometer
GONIOMETER
 Has
three parts
 Stationary arms
 Moving arms
 Fulcrum
The fulcrum or body is placed over the joint
being measured and on it is a scale from 0 to
180.
The stationary arm will be aligned with the
inactive part of the joint measured
while the moving arm is placed on the part of
the limb which is moved in the joint’s motion
AROM & PROM
 Each
specific joint has a normal range of
motion that is expressed in degrees.
 Joint ranges are divided in to
 Active range of motion AROM
 Passive range of motion PROM
Is AROM & PROM are equal
 Reasons for any change
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DEGREE OF FREEDOM