Spine Goniometry and MMT Flashcards
What are the landmarks for Thoracolumbar Flexion/ Extension for both tape measure and inclinometer?
C7 and S2
Thoracolumbar Flexion ROM (Inclinometers)
60 degrees
Thoracolumbar Flexion with Tape Measure
10 cm
Thoracolumbar Extension ROM (Inclinometers)
25 degrees
Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion ROM (Goniometer)
35 degrees
Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion (Fingertip-to-Thigh)
19.1 - 21.6 cm
Thoracolumbar Lateral Flexion ROM (Inclinometers)
25 degrees
Thoracolumbar Rotation ROM (Goniometer)
0-45 degrees
What are the landmarks for Lumbar Flexion/ Extension?
S2 and 15 cm above S2 (or T12)
Lumbar Flexion ROM (Double Inclinometers)
60 degrees
Lumbar Extension ROM (Double Inclinometers)
20-25 degrees
What is the testing motion for Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Length?
Shoulder of side being tested elevated overhead. Trunk lateral flexion to opposite side with slight trunk forward flexion.
Trunk Flexion 5/5 Instructions

Trunk Flexion 4/5 Instructions

Trunk Flexion 3/5 Instructions

Trunk Flexion 2/5 Instructions

Trunk Flexion 0 & 1 Instructions
Try to lift your head and shoulders off the table (feel for an abdominal contraction)
0 = absent

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Extension 4&5 Instructions
Watch for table positioning.

Thoracolumbar Extension 3 & 2 Instructions

Thoracolumbar Extension 0 & 1 Instructions
Try to lift your shoulders off the table. Feel for a contraction in the erector spinae muscle group.
0 = absent

Trunk Rotation 5/5 Instructions

Trunk Rotation 4/5 Instructions

Trunk Rotation 3/5 Instructions

Trunk Rotation 2/5 Instructions
























