How to Assess and Measure Range of Movement in the Neck
A Guide for Beginners
A Guide for Beginners
A short course that explains ranges of movement (ROM) in the neck, how to measure these using either a tape measure or a goniometer, how to document your findings, how to use your findings and improve your skill.
Module 1 Assessing ROM
• Why is assessing active ROM so useful?
• 3 key pieces of information that the ROM test provides
• What are the ranges of movement available in the neck?
• 5 steps for assessing (active) range of movement
• What instructions to give your client
• A tip for assessing cervical rotation in supine
• 5 key things to note when assessing range of movement in the neck
(and what they might tell you)
Module 2 Measuring ROM
• ‘Normal’ range of movement
• How to measure range of movement using a tape measure
• How to read a goniometer
• How to measure range of movement using a goniometer
Module 3 How to document your findings
• Using tables
• Using annotation
• Documenting your tape measurements
• Documenting goniometer measurements
• Documenting quality of movement
Module 4 Using your findings and improving your skill
• 6 ways to use your ROM findings to help your client
• 6 ways to get really good at assessing range of movement
• Self-reflection and Troubleshooting tips