Lower Body Goniometric Assessment
Technique and potential restricting structures
By Brent Brookbush DPT, PT, COMT, MS, PES, CES, CSCS, H/FS
For an introduction to goniometric assessment including definitions of specific terminology, defining a “good assessment,” discussion on what goniometry measures and best use, check out: Introduction to Goniometry
A list of potential restricting structures and links to articles on techniques specific to those structures is included below. The lists were compiled using various texts (1 – 8), clinical outcomes, and predictive models of postural dysfunction in an attempt to consider all of the muscular, articular, fascial and neural structures that may restrict each motion.
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Hip Internal Rotation at 90 degrees of Flexion (90/90 Hip IR) (2, 9-17)
Hip Internal Rotation (90/90 Hip IR) | Firm End Feel | 40 - 50° PROM | |
Fulcrum: Anterior aspect of patella | Movement Arm: Through the center of the patellar tendon | Stability Arm: Parallel to the supporting surface | |
Restrictions | |||
Muscle | Joint | Fascia | Nerve |
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For techniques that may improve hip internal rotation: |
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