Measuring joint range of motion is an important skill for many allied health professionals.
While the Universal Goniometer is the most commonly utilised clinical tool for measuring …

Abstract On May 22, 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) hosted a roundtable on “Innovative …

Objective: Participation in a physical therapy program is considered one of the greatest
predictors of successful conservative management of common shoulder disorders. However …

Assessment of joint functional and proprioceptive abilities is essential for balance, posture,
and motor control rehabilitation. Joint functional ability refers to the capacity of movement of …

Background Goniometers are commonly used to measure range of motion in the
musculoskeletal system. Recently smartphone goniometry applications have become …

Background: Evaluation of range of motion (ROM) is integral to assessment of the
musculoskeletal system, is required in health fitness and pathologic conditions, and is used …

With the population of the world getting older and the working period becoming more
extended, exoskeletons can be helpful to prevent occupational injuries and provide …

Background Hamstring tightness is a common condition typically assessed via the active
knee extension (AKE), passive straight leg raise (PSLR), V-sit and reach (VSR), and finger …

Measurement of wrist range of motion (ROM) is often considered to be an essential
component of wrist physical examination. The measurement can be carried out through …

Exergames are now often implemented among older adults for health purposes. This study
aimed to investigate whether playing Kinect and Wii exergames has effects on older adults' …