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How to Assess and Measure Range of Movement in the Neck

A Guide for Beginners

Overview

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.

How to Assess and Measure Range of Movement in the Neck

£9

Course curriculum

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