2006-06-20 05:31:23 · 2 answers · asked by chidiebele a 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
A traditional goniometer is a protractor with extending arms. To use a goniometer:
(1) Align the fulcrum of the device with the fulcrum or the joint to be measured
(2) Align the stationary arm of the device with the limb being measured
(3) Hold the arms of the goniometer in place while the joint is moved through its range of motion
The degree between the endpoints represents the entire range-of-motion.
2006-06-20 05:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The goniometer i know is used to measure degrees of movement of a joint. The simplified version is you put the center on the joint and measure how much movement that joint allows. Its a lot more complicated then that with making sure you isolate JUST the movement of the joint and putting it at the right point and reading it correctly. BUy a book
2006-06-20 12:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋