Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Department of Physical Therapy - University of Scranton

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 GONIOMETRY WEB SITE


THUMB CARPOMETACARPAL JOINT EXTENSION

 || Intro. || || Upper Ext. || || Lower Ext. || || Spine || || TMJ ||

 Thumb CMC Extension Photo


Test Position

  • Subject sitting with forearm supinated and resting on table
  • Wrist neutral
  • Stabilize carpals to prevent wrist motion

Normal Range

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Goniometer Alignment

  • Axis – carpometacarpal joint
  • Stationary arm – aligned with radius
  • Moving arm – aligned with metacarpal of thumb

Normal End Feel

  • Capsular

 || Intro. || || Upper Ext. || || Lower Ext. || || Spine || || TMJ ||

To First Goniometry Page


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