ABSTRACT
The authors hope that this article promotes greater understanding of the methodology available for measuring and recording joint ROM and fosters movement towards the eventual adoption of a single integrated goniometric system for the evaluation and recording of musculoskeletal impairment and disability. Towards this end, the authors have focused on applications of the Neutral-Zero Measuring Method and SFTR documentation and Recording System, and have highlighted the advantages of this system when compared to more conventional approaches. Examination and recording procedures have been described briefly, and examples of appropriate instruments and their applications have been illustrated. The reader is referred to more extensive discussions elsewhere of the measurement techniques themselves.
Subject(s)
Disability Evaluation , Range of Motion, Articular , Equipment and Supplies , HumansSubject(s)
Orthopedics/methods , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology , Age Factors , Diagnostic Errors , Female , Humans , Male , Orthopedic Equipment , Physical Exertion , Sex FactorsABSTRACT
The SFTR method of recording joint motion and position in the internationally accepted neutral-zero method provides a truly international system avoiding confusion of language and terminology. It allows one to record and read data in one way only, thus facilitating communication. It is short, precise, easy to learn and suitable for computer use. It also allows recording of strength of agonist and antagonist muscles.
