Forearm Supination ROM

Elbow/Wrist - Mobility

Active forearm supination range of motion assessment.

Purpose

Identify limitation in forearm supination range.

Execution

1. Elbow at 90 degrees with forearm supported
2. Patient rotates palm up
3. Compare to contralateral side

Key Observations

• Active supination range
• Pain or compensation

Views

• anterior

Protocol

1. Keep elbow fixed at 90 degrees
2. Compare left vs right
3. Record pain and end range

Reference

Clinical ROM assessment