Wrist Flexion ROM

Elbow/Wrist - Mobility

Active wrist flexion range of motion assessment.

Purpose

Identify limitation in wrist flexion range.

Execution

1. Forearm supported with palm up
2. Patient actively flexes the wrist
3. Compare to contralateral side

Key Observations

• Active flexion range
• Pain or compensation

Views

• lateral

Protocol

1. Standardize elbow position
2. Compare left vs right
3. Record pain and end range

Reference

Clinical ROM assessment