Bubble Inclinometer
A Bubble Inclinometer is a precision diagnostic tool used primarily in physical therapy, orthopedics, and chiropractic care to measure a patient's Range of Motion (ROM). It uses a gravity-based liquid dial (similar to a level) to provide an objective, numerical measurement of joint flexibility in degree
Key Features
- 360° Rotating Dial: Allows the therapist to "zero out" the measurement at the starting neutral position of any joint.
- Gravity-Dependent: Uses a weighted bubble or liquid to indicate the angle relative to the ground, ensuring high accuracy.
- Analog Operation: Does not require batteries or electricity, making it reliable for immediate clinical use.
- Standardized Benchmarking: Its use for assessing permanent impairment is codified in the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. Fabrication Enterprises +7
Clinical ApplicationsIt is used to measure flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation across various body parts
- Spine: Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar mobility (often using two inclinometers simultaneously for accuracy).
- Extremities: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.
- Posture: Assessing spinal curvature and lateral movement. Fabrication Enterprises +3
How to Use
Position: Place the inclinometer on or near the joint being measured.
Zero Out: Rotate the dial until the 0° mark aligns with the bubble while the joint is in a neutral starting position.
Move: Take the joint through its full range of motion.
Read: Record the measurement (in degrees) directly from the dial once the movement is complete
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