principles of goniometer in Tamil | Exercise therapy 2 goniometer in Tamil

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Principles of goniometer : ( important 5m )

Definition :-
The instrument, which is used for measuringthe range of motion of the joint, is called as goniometer. The term goniometry is derived from the Greekwords Gonio—Angle and
Metron—Measurement.

Principles of goniometer :-
• Patient’s clothes are removed where the joint measurement to be taken.
• Position the patient in the relaxed manner and the joint to be measured should be free from any obstructions like pillow, couch, etc.
• Measuring joint has to be in 0º position.
• Total procedure should be explained to the patient.
• Therapist has to stand near to the patient and facing the joint, which has to be measured.
• Axis or the fulcrum of the goniometer is placed over the axis of the joint to be measured.
• Stable arm is fixed with the proximal seg-ment of the joint.
• Movable arm is fixed with the distal segment of the joint.
• Therapist has to move the distal segment of the joint with the movable arm of the goniometer to measure the joint range.