Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Department of Physical Therapy - University of Scranton

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 GONIOMETRY WEB SITE

SHOULDER ABDUCTION

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

 shoulder abduction photo

Test Position

  • Subject supine
  • Shoulder 0o flexion and extension
  • Shoulder laterally (externally) rotated
  • Shoulder abducted
  • Stabilize thorax (note: to measure gleno-humeral motion, stabilize scapula)

 

Normal Range

(for shoulder complex abduction)

  • 184o  + or -  7.0o (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
  • 180o (American Medical Association)
  • 184o (mean), 7.0o (standard deviation), (Boone and Azen)

Goniometer Alignment

  • Axis – center of humeral head near acromion process
  • Stationary arm – parallel to sternum
  • Moving arm – aligned with midline of humerus

Normal End Feel

  • Muscle Stretch

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

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