Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Department of Physical Therapy - University of Scranton

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 GONIOMETRY WEB SITE

THUMB CARPOMETACARPAL JOINT ADDUCTION

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

Note: Thumb adduction is the return to neutral from thumb abduction. Thumb adduction is rarely measured, probably because it is rarely limited.

 Thumb CMC Adduction Photo
 
 
 
Test Position
  • Subject sitting with forearm resting on table
  • Wrist neutral
  • Forearm neutral
  • Stabilize carpals to prevent wrist motion
Normal Range
  • 0o ???
Goniometer Alignment
  • Axis – radial styloid
  • Stationary arm – aligned with metacarpal of index finger
  • Moving arm – aligned with metacarpal of thumb
Normal End Feel
  • Soft tissue approximation


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

 
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