Knee Extension ROM L/R
Setup
Client seated on table edge, legs dangling. Camera side view.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Straighten your LEFT leg completely, kicking forward.' Step 2: Hold 2 s. Step 3: Relax. Step 4: Repeat RIGHT. Full extension = 0 degrees. Hyperextension = negative values. Watch for: trunk lean backward.
Measurement
Goniometer at lateral knee. Normal: 0 degrees (full extension). Deficit recorded as positive degrees of incomplete extension. Record L/R.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Knee Extension ROM L/R work?
Knee Extension ROM L/R primarily targets the Knee. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Knee Extension ROM L/R correctly?
Client seated on table edge, legs dangling. Camera side view. Step 1: 'Straighten your LEFT leg completely, kicking forward.' Step 2: Hold 2 s. Step 3: Relax. Step 4: Repeat RIGHT. Full extension = 0 degrees. Hyperextension = negative values. Watch for: trunk lean backward.
What equipment is needed for Knee Extension ROM L/R?
Knee Extension ROM L/R requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Range of Motion assessment test.
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