Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Department of Physical Therapy - University of Scranton

GONIOMETRY WEB SITE

INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT EXTENSION

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

Note: This page demonstrates the technique for index proximal interphalangeal joint extension. The technique for all other interphalangeal joints is similar. Simply align the goniometer over the proximal and distal joint partners (bones) for the joint you wish to measure.

IP Flexion Photo

Test Position

Subject sitting with forearm resting on table
Wrist, metacarpal, and non-tested interphalangeal joints relaxed
Forearm neutral
Stabilize proximal bone to prevent motion

Normal Range

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

PIP fingers - 7^o (index and long), 6^o (ring), 9^o (little) ( active motion)
DIP fingers - 8^o (all finger DIPs)
IP thumb - 5^o

0^o (American Medical Association)

Goniometer Alignment

dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint
Stationary arm – aligned with proximal phalange
Moving arm – aligned with middle phalange

Normal End Feel

capsular

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

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