Range of Motion

Question 1

wrist flexion

Answer 1

0-80 degrees
pt sitting,forearm pronated/wrist neutral
axis:ulnar styloid process
stationary arm:parallel to longitudinal axis of ulna
movement arm:parallel to longitudinal axis of 5th metacarpal

Question 2

wrist extension

Answer 2

0-70 degrees
pt sitting,forearm pronated/wrist neutral
axis:ulnar styloid process
stationary arm:parallel to longitudinal axis of ulna
movement arm:parallel to longitudinal axis of 5th metacarpal

Question 3

wrist ulnar deviation

Answer 3

0-30 degrees
pt sitting,forearm pronated,palm resting on table
axis:dorsal aspect of wrist on the capitate
stationary arm:along midline of forearm
movement arm:parallel to longitudinal axis of the shaft of the 3rd metacarpal

Question 4

wrist radial deviation

Answer 4

0-20 degrees
pt sitting,forearm pronated,palm resting on table
axis:dorsal aspect of wrist on the capitate
stationary arm:along midline of forearm
movement arm:parallel to longitudinal axis of the shaft of the 3rd metacarpal