Definition - measuring the available range of motion or the position of
a joint - typically this is a measure of PASSIVE motion. If you are documenting
active range of motion, document that this is so.
for clarity of communication – measure one direction at a time (e.g.
elbow flexion = 130o, not elbow flexion/extension 130o/0o)
GONIOMETRY PROCEDURE
position joint in zero position and stabilize proximal joint component
move joint to end of range of motion (to assess quality of movement)
determine end-feel at point where measurement will be taken ( at end of
available range of motion)
identify and palpate bony landmarks
align goniometer with bony landmarks while holding joint at end of range