Computerized Range-of-Motion Testing

Computerized Range-of-Motion Testing

Computerized range-of-motion testing measures how far a joint or body region moves and records the results as numbers that can be compared over time. This type of assessment is often used after an injury, during rehabilitation, or when measurements of mobility may help inform treatment decisions.

How It Fits Into Care

Your Provider considers these measurements together with a patient's history and examination findings when discussing a treatment plan.

When It May Be Used

• Orthopedic injuries — to measure joint mobility after sprains, strains, or other injuries.
• Rehabilitation — to compare measurements at different points in care.
• Baseline evaluation — to record starting measurements before a course of care.

Working With Other Findings

In general, range-of-motion results are most useful when considered as part of a broader evaluation, which may also include imaging or electrodiagnostic testing.

This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Whether a test or treatment is appropriate for you depends on an individual evaluation.