Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry
Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry
Editor/Author
Norkin, Cynthia C. and White, D. Joyce
Publication Year: 2017
Publisher: F.A.Davis Company
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$70.95

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ISBN: 978-0-8036-4566-0
Category: Health & Medicine - Rehabilitation & Therapy
Image Count:
494
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
For each measurable joint in the body, this resource provides consistent, easy-to-follow content that depict range of motion and alignment, making it easy for you to visualize the examination and technique for each joint motion and muscle length test.
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Contributing Authors
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- PART I INTRODUCTION TO GONIOMETRY AND MUSCLE LENGTH TESTING
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Basic Concepts - D. Joyce White, PT, DSc; Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD
- Goniometry
- Kinematics
- Arthrokinematics
- Osteokinematics
- Planes and Axes
- Range of Motion
- Active Range of Motion
- Passive Range of Motion
- Hypomobility
- Hypermobility
- Factors Affecting Range of Motion
- Muscle Length Testing
- Chapter 2 Procedures - Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD; D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Positioning
- Stabilization
- EXERCISE 1: Determining the End of the Range of Motion and End-Feel
- Measurement Instruments
- Universal Goniometer
- EXERCISE 2: The Universal Goniometer
- EXERCISE 3: Goniometer Alignment for Elbow Flexion
- Gravity-Dependent Goniometers (Inclinometers)
- EXERCISE 4: Inclinometers
- EXERCISE 5: Inclinometer Alignment for Cervical Rotation
- Electrogoniometers
- Radiography
- Photography
- Smartphones
- Visual Estimation
- Recording
- Numerical Tables
- Pictorial Charts
- Sagittal-Frontal-Transverse-Rotation (SFTR) Method of Recording
- American Medical Association Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Method
- Procedures
- Precautions to Range of Motion and Muscle Length
- Preparation for Testing
- Explanation of Procedure
- Testing Procedure
- EXERCISE 6: Explanation of Goniometric Testing Procedure
- EXERCISE 7: Testing Procedure for Goniometric Measurement of Elbow Flexion ROM
- Chapter 3 Validity and Reliability of Goniometric Measurement - David A. Scalzitti, PT, PhD; D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Validity
- Face Validity
- Content Validity
- Criterion-Related Validity
- Construct Validity
- Reliability
- Summary of Goniometric Reliability Studies
- Statistical Methods of Evaluating Measurement Reliability
- Exercises to Evaluate Reliability
- EXERCISE 8: Intratester Reliability
- EXERCISE 9: Intertester Reliability
- EXERCISE 10: Calculation of the Standard Error of Measurement and Minimal Detectable Change
- EXERCISE 11: Calculation of the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, Standard Error of Measurement, and Minimal Detectable Change
- PART II UPPER-EXTREMITY TESTING
- Preface
- Chapter 4 The Shoulder - D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Structure and Function
- Shoulder Complex
- Glenohumeral Joint
- Sternoclavicular Joint
- Acromioclavicular Joint
- Scapulothoracic Joint
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedure
- Flexion
- Extension
- Abduction
- Adduction
- Medial (Internal) Rotation
- Lateral (External) Rotation
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- Chapter 5 The Elbow and Forearm - D. Joyce White, PT, DSc; Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD
- Structure and Function
- Humeroulnar and Humeroradial Joints
- Superior and Inferior Radioulnar Joints
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Elbow Flexion
- Elbow Extension
- Forearm Pronation
- Forearm Supination
- Muscle Length Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Elbow Flexors
- Biceps Brachii Muscle Length Test
- Elbow Extensors
- Long Head of the Triceps Brachii Muscle Length Test
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- Chapter 6 The Wrist - D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Structure and Function
- Radiocarpal and Midcarpal Joints
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Wrist Flexion
- Wrist Extension
- Wrist Radial Deviation
- Wrist Ulnar Deviation
- Muscle Length Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Wrist Flexors
- The Flexor Digitorum Profundus and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Length Test
- Wrist Extensors
- The Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Indicis, and Extensor Digiti Minimi Muscle Length Test
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- Chapter 7 The Hand - D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Structure and Function
- Fingers: Metacarpophalangeal Joints
- Fingers: Proximal Interphalangeal and Distal Interphalangeal Joints
- Thumb: Carpometacarpal Joint
- Thumb: Metacarpophalangeal Joint
- Thumb: Interphalangeal Joint
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures: Fingers
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Fingers: Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Flexion
- Fingers: Metacarpophalangeal Extension
- Fingers: Metacarpophalangeal Abduction
- Fingers: Metacarpophalangeal Adduction
- Fingers: Proximal Interphalangeal Flexion
- Fingers: Proximal Interphalangeal Extension
- Fingers: Distal Interphalangeal Flexion
- Fingers: Distal Interphalangeal Extension
- Fingers: Composite Flexion of the MCP, PIP, and DIP Joints
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures: Thumb
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Thumb: Carpometacarpal Flexion
- Thumb: Carpometacarpal Extension
- Thumb: Carpometacarpal Abduction
- Thumb: Carpometacarpal Adduction
- Thumb: Carpometacarpal Opposition
- Thumb: Metacarpophalangeal Flexion
- Thumb: Metacarpophalangeal Extension
- Thumb: Interphalangeal Flexion
- Thumb: Interphalangeal Extension
- Muscle Length Testing Procedures: Fingers
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Metacarpophalangeal Flexors
- Lumbricals, Palmar Interossei, and Dorsal Interossei Muscle Length Test
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- PART III LOWER-EXTREMITY TESTING
- Preface
- Chapter 8 The Hip - Erin Hartigan, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC; D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Structure and Function
- Iliofemoral Joint
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Hip Flexion
- Hip Extension
- Hip Abduction
- Hip Adduction
- Hip Medial (Internal) Rotation
- Hip Lateral (External) Rotation
- Muscle Length Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Hip Flexors
- Thomas Test
- Hip Extensors
- Straight Leg Raising (SLR) Test
- Hip Abductors
- Ober Test
- Modified Ober Test
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity of Hip Range of Motion Measurements
- Reliability and Validity of Muscle Length Testing
- Chapter 9 The Knee - Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD
- Structure and Function
- Tibiofemoral and Patellofemoral Joints
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Knee Flexion
- Knee Extension
- Knee Rotation
- Muscle Length Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Knee Extensors
- Ely Test
- Knee Flexors
- Distal Hamstring Length Test
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity of Range of Motion Measurement
- Reliability and Validity of Muscle Length Testing
- Chapter 10 The Ankle and Foot - D. Joyce White, PT, DSc
- Structure and Function
- Proximal and Distal Tibiofibular Joints
- Talocrural Joint
- Subtalar Joint
- Transverse Tarsal (Midtarsal) Joint
- Tarsometatarsal Joints
- Metatarsophalangeal Joints
- Interphalangeal Joints
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures: Talocrural Joint
- Talocrural Joint: Dorsiflexion
- Talocrural Joint: Plantarflexion
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures: Tarsal Joints
- Tarsal Joints: Inversion
- Tarsal Joints: Eversion
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures: Subtalar Joint (Rearfoot)
- Subtalar Joint (Rearfoot): Inversion
- Subtalar Joint (Rearfoot): Eversion
- Transverse Tarsal (Midtarsal) Joint: Inversion
- Transverse Tarsal (Midtarsal) Joint: Eversion
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures: Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Flexion
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Extension
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Abduction
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Adduction
- Interphalangeal Joint of the First Toe and Proximal Interphalangeal Joints of the Four Lesser Toes: Flexion
- Interphalangeal Joint of the First Toe and Proximal Interphalangeal Joints of the Four Lesser Toes: Extension
- Distal Interphalangeal Joints of the Four Lesser Toes: Flexion
- Distal Interphalangeal Joints of the Four Lesser Toes: Extension
- Muscle Length Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Ankle Plantarflexors
- Gastrocnemius Muscle Length Test: Supine Non-Weight-Bearing
- Gastrocnemius Muscle Length Test: Standing Weight-Bearing
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- PART IV TESTING OF THE SPINE AND TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
- Preface
- Chapter 11 The Cervical Spine - Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD
- Structure and Function
- Atlanto-Occipital and Atlantoaxial Joints
- Intervertebral and Zygapophyseal (Facet) Joints
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Cervical Flexion: Universal Goniometer
- Cervical Flexion: Tape Measure
- Cervical Flexion: Double Inclinometers
- Cervical Flexion: Single Inclinometer
- Cervical Flexion: Cervical Range of Motion Device
- Cervical Extension: Universal Goniometer
- Cervical Extension: Tape Measure
- Cervical Extension: Double Inclinometers
- Cervical Extension: Single Inclinometer
- Cervical Extension: CROM Device
- Cervical Lateral Flexion: Universal Goniometer
- Cervical Lateral Flexion: Tape Measure
- Cervical Lateral Flexion: Double Inclinometers
- Cervical Lateral Flexion: Single Inclinometer
- Cervical Lateral Flexion: CROM Device
- Cervical Rotation: Universal Goniometer
- Cervical Rotation: Tape Measure
- Cervical Rotation: Single Inclinometer
- Cervical Rotation: CROM Device
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- Chapter 12 The Thoracic and Lumbar Spine - Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD
- Structure and Function
- Thoracic Spine
- Lumbar Spine
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Thoracolumbar Flexion
- Thoracolumbar Flexion: Tape Measure
- Thoracolumbar Flexion: Fingertip-to-Floor
- Thoracolumbar Flexion: Double Inclinometers
- Thoracolumbar Extension
- Thoracolumbar Extension: Tape Measure
- Thoracolumbar Extension: Prone Push-Up
- Thoracolumbar Extension: Double Inclinometers
- Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion
- Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion: Universal Goniometer
- Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion: Fingertip-to-Floor
- Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion: Fingertip-to-Thigh
- Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion: Double Inclinometers
- Thoracolumbar Rotation
- Thoracolumbar Rotation: Universal Goniometer
- Thoracolumbar Rotation: Double Inclinometers
- Lumbar Flexion
- Lumbar Flexion: Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST) or Simplified Skin Distraction Test
- Lumbar Flexion: Double Inclinometers
- Lumbar Flexion: Single Inclinometer
- Lumbar Extension
- Lumbar Extension: Modified-Modified Schober Test or Simplified Skin Attraction Test
- Lumbar Extension: Double Inclinometers
- Lumbar Extension: Single Inclinometer
- Lumbar Lateral Flexion
- Lumbar Lateral Flexion: Double Inclinometers
- Lumbar Lateral Flexion: Single Inclinometer
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Functional Range of Motion
- Reliability and Validity
- Chapter 13 The Temporomandibular Joint - Cynthia C. Norkin, PT, EdD
- Structure and Function
- Temporomandibular Joint
- Range of Motion Testing Procedures
- Landmarks for Testing Procedures
- Depression of the Mandible (Mouth Opening)
- Overbite
- Protrusion of the Mandible
- Lateral Excursion of the Mandible
- Research Findings
- Effects of Age, Gender, and Other Factors
- Reliability and Validity
- APPENDIXES
- A: Normative Range of Motion Values
- B: Summary Guides for Measuring Range of Motion
- C: Joint Measurements by Body Position
- D: Numerical Recording Forms