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Overview

Shoulder flexion assessment evaluates the range of motion and quality of movement in the shoulder during forward elevation. This assessment provides valuable information about shoulder mobility and function.

Instructions

Dimensions

Required inputs for processing:
  • Handedness: the side [‘left’,‘right’] performing the movement

Discrete Metrics

MetricUnitsDescriptionColumn Name
MaxFlexiondegreesMaximum shoulder flexionshoulder_flexion_max_flexion_angle
MaxExtensiondegreesMaximum shoulder extensionshoulder_flexion_max_extension_angle
SufficientFlexion-Whether flexion is sufficient (≥ 165°)shoulder_flexion_functional_flexion
SufficientExtension-Whether extension is sufficient (≥ 40°)shoulder_flexion_functional_extension

Notes

  • Measurements are based on ShoulderAngleWRTTrunkXYZ.X
  • Sufficient flexion is defined as ≥ 165°
  • Sufficient extension is defined as ≥ 40°