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Dr. Brent Brookbush performing ankle dorsiflextion goniometric assessment with a client.

Lower Body Goniometric Assessment: Technique and potential restricting structures

Goniometry of the lower body, including ankle dorsiflexion, knee extension, knee flexion, hip internal rotation, hip external rotation, hip abduction, hip flexion and hip extension goniometric assessments. A list of potential muscles, fascia, and neural structures that may restrict motion at the hip, knee, and ankle joints.

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Course Description: Goniometry: Lower Body

Course Study Guide: Lower Body Goniometric Assessment

Introduction

Hip Internal Rotation at 90 degrees of Flexion (90/90 Hip IR)

Hip External Rotation at 90 degrees of Flexion (90/90 Hip ER)

Hip Internal Rotation in Prone

Hip External Rotation in Prone

Hip Extension (Thomas Test Position)

Hip Flexion Goniometry

Hip Abduction Goniometry

Knee Flexion Goniometry

Knee Extension with Hip Flexion Goniometry (Hamstring Length Test)

Knee Extension Goniometry

Dorsiflexion Goniometry

Bibliography

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