Shoulder Flexion ROM
Setup
Client standing, back against wall (heels, sacrum, thoracic spine touching). Arms at sides. Camera from the side.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Raise your arm straight in front and overhead, thumb up, keeping your back flat against the wall.' Step 2: Note the moment low back lifts off the wall (compensation). True shoulder flexion ends when lumbar extension begins. Step 3: Repeat other arm. Pressure: 0/10.
Measurement
Angle between the arm and the trunk at the point where the lower back first lifts off the wall. Full = 180 degrees. Record L/R separately.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Shoulder Flexion ROM work?
Shoulder Flexion ROM primarily targets the Shoulder. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Shoulder Flexion ROM correctly?
Client standing, back against wall (heels, sacrum, thoracic spine touching). Arms at sides. Camera from the side. Step 1: 'Raise your arm straight in front and overhead, thumb up, keeping your back flat against the wall.' Step 2: Note the moment low back lifts off the wall (compensation). True shoulder flexion ends when lumbar extension begins. Step 3: Repeat other arm. Pressure: 0/10.
What equipment is needed for Shoulder Flexion ROM?
Shoulder Flexion ROM requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Range of Motion assessment test.
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