Ranges of active joint motion for the shoulder, elbow, and wrist in healthy adults

Abstract

These results should be useful in setting goals for the treatment of upper extremity joint functions in the fields of rehabilitation, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

Range of Motion Requirements for Upper-Limb Activities of Daily Living

“…The peak values for ulnar deviation were close to the maximal values (38˚-40˚) found in several other studies (Li, Kuxhaus, Fisk, & Christophel, 2005;Wigderowitz, Scott, Jariwala, Arnold, & Abboud, 2007). Peak radial deviation during ADLs (28˚) was larger than the maximal deviation reported by Aizawa et al (2013) of 12˚but slightly less than the 30˚reported by Wigderowitz et al (2007). This finding suggests that several ADLs tested in this study required the full range of the wrist.…”

“…To determine the success of such therapeutic interventions, occupational therapists must first be able to appropriately determine the patient's ROM. In particular, the ROM for active movements has added value in allowing combined testing of joint range, control, strength, and the patient's willingness to perform the movement (Aizawa et al, 2013).…”

Accuracy and repeatability of wrist joint angles in boxing using an electromagnetic tracking system

“…Electro-goniometers have been used to measure wrist motions during activities of daily living [14,15], and in snowboarding to assess wrist extension during falls‚ which is another sport where wrist injuries are common [16] and gloves are worn [17]. Electromagnetic receivers have also been described in the assessment of wrist motions, in addition to other joints of the human body [11,[18][19][20][21]. Electro-goniometers are prone to measurement errors particularly due to crosstalk [22,23], so equipment selection is important [24], as is precise alignment with the wrist joint anatomy.…”

“…Receivers used in electromagnetic systems do not require precise alignment as those used in electro-goniometers [18,19], although careful selection and identification of reference points on anatomical landmarks is required. Electromagnetic systems are also affected by ferromagnetic materials which can disturb the local magnetic field and, therefore, the position and orientation estimation [26], but a simple solution is to avoid using the systems near large metal objects.…”

From range of motion to function: Loss of joint flexibility after burns: when is it a problem?

“…This means that joint flexibility might be rated as unproblematic, while such compensatory movements have become part of daily functioning, which on the long-term is likely to lead to secondary conditions due to overuse. [41][42][43] Therefore, limitations in functioning due to specific ROM loss are difficult to determine with these methods and possible longterm problems are neglected.…”