How Do You Measure Wrist Flexion Range Of Motion?
The wrist joint moves in two separate planes, but even with semi-limited motion, the wrist serves many purposes to allow a human to function on a daily basis. The flexion motion of the wrist allows the fingers to be pointed downward from a horizontal position. Everyone uses varying degrees of flexion for everyday activities. However, a person can be greatly incapacitated if their wrist flexion does not meet the necessary range of motion. Sit the patient down in a chair next to a table that is about waist high. Prop their arm up on the table so the hand and the first third of the forearm are allowed to hang over the edge of the table. This will allow for the greatest range of motion from the wrist joint. Look at the lateral side of the wrist (the pinky finger side) and find the triquetrum bone. The triquetrum sits toward the pinky at the base of the wrist. There is an indentation in your wrist where this bone lies; you can feel it pop up when you flex your wrist. Place the fulcrum of th
