Plastic Goniometer

A plastic goniometer  can be used to measure the range of motion of a joint. This in turn provides information that a healthcare professional can use to:

• Determine the presence of dysfunction related to muscles, tendons or joints (such as may be caused by a knee sprain, for example);
• Make a diagnosis as to the underlying condition;
• Develop treatment goals;
• Evaluate the progress the patient is making in recovering from the condition (or the lack of progress);
• Decide on treatment modifications (if these are necessary).

Plastic goniometers can also be used to measure angle when fabricating an orthosis to treat a particular joint dysfunction.