How to Measure Flexion and Extension

Wrist: (writing hand arm out, palms facing ground) Flexion -Bend wrist so palm nears lower arm Extension -Bend wrist in opposite direction Elbow: (writing arms out, palms facing up) Flexion - Bring lower arm to biceps (writing arms out to the side, palms facing up) Extension – Bring lower arm to biceps Shoulder: 1. Lie face down with your chin on the floor and your arms fully extended and parallel. 2. Hold a ruler with both hands. Keep elbows and wrists straight. 3. Raise your arms upward as far as possible, with your chin remaining in contact with the floor. 4. Hold the farthest position you can raise your arms to for three seconds, and have your partner mark the measurement. (Note: Make sure your chin remains in contact with the floor and that you do not extend the wrists to increase your score.) Trunk: 1. Remove your shoes and sit up straight against a wall with your knees fully extended and the bottow of your feet facing out. 2. Extend you arms forward, not flexing any. Set this position at 0 inches. 3. With a partner holding your knees straight, reach as far as possible and maintain that position for 3 seconds. (No bouncing or jerking)