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Range of Motion Test

This section describes the NeckCare Range of Motion test, outlining its purpose, movement directions, default settings, and how results are interpreted using normative values and color-coded ranges.

 

Purpose

Assess mobility of the cervical spine. Patient moves into maximum position for selected movements.

 

Movement Directions

Flexion/Extension (Sagittal plane), Left/Right Rotation (Transverse plane), Left/Right Lateral Flexion (Frontal plane)

 

Default Settings

All movement directions, sequential order by plane, 2 repetitions per direction.

 

Normative Values

Movement Direction

Mean

SD

Flexion

56.5°

10.3°

Extension

69.5°

11.8°

Rotation Left

71.9°

7.4°

Rotation Right

74.3°

8.8°

Lateral Flexion Left

42.9°

7.4°

Lateral Flexion Right

43.0°

7.1°

 

Color Interpretation

Green: Mean ± SD (normal) | Yellow: Mean ± 2SD (outside typical) | Red: Beyond Mean ± 2SD