Realign Rehab Clinic

Joint Mobility Assessment

Range of Motion Testing

Range of motion testing measures how far a joint can move in each direction, helping identify stiffness, injury, or dysfunction. Dr. Vaishali Suri uses this assessment at Realign Rehab Clinic to design effective treatment programmes.

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Joint mobility is essential for everyday movement. Range of motion testing at Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5 Faridabad, helps Dr. Vaishali Suri identify restrictions that may be limiting your function or causing pain.

What Is Range of Motion Testing?

Range of motion (ROM) testing measures the degree of movement available at a joint. It can be assessed actively (you move the joint) or passively (the therapist moves it for you).

Results are compared against established norms for your age and gender to identify significant restrictions.

Why It Matters

Reduced joint mobility can affect posture, strength, and the ability to perform daily activities. Left unaddressed, restricted movement may lead to compensatory patterns that cause pain elsewhere.

ROM testing provides an objective baseline so progress can be tracked over your treatment course.

What Happens During the Assessment?

You will be asked to move specific joints through their full range while Dr. Vaishali Suri observes and records the degree of movement. A goniometer may be used for precise measurement.

  • Active ROM: you move the joint independently
  • Passive ROM: the therapist guides your joint through its range
  • End-feel is noted to identify the nature of any restriction
  • Pain during movement is recorded and mapped

What We Measure

ROM testing can be applied to any joint in the body. Commonly assessed joints include:

  • Cervical and lumbar spine flexion, extension, and rotation
  • Shoulder flexion, abduction, and internal/external rotation
  • Hip, knee, and ankle joint movement
  • Wrist, elbow, and finger joint mobility

What Your Results Mean

A restricted active range with normal passive range may indicate muscle tightness or a motor control issue. Equal restriction in both ranges may suggest joint capsule tightness or bony changes.

These findings help Dr. Vaishali Suri select the most appropriate treatment, whether manual therapy, stretching, or exercise.

"Range of motion testing gives us a clear, measurable picture of how a joint is functioning. It removes guesswork and lets us track real progress session by session."

— Dr. Vaishali Suri (BPT), Realign Rehab Clinic, Faridabad

When to Book Range of Motion Testing

This assessment is recommended if you have noticed joint stiffness, difficulty with overhead or bending movements, or reduced flexibility following injury or surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will range of motion testing cause pain?

The assessment is designed to be gentle. Some discomfort may occur at the limits of movement, and Dr. Vaishali Suri will always work within your comfort level.

Which joints can be tested at Realign Rehab Clinic in Faridabad?

All major joints can be assessed, including the spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, wrist, and elbow, depending on your presenting complaint.

How is range of motion measured accurately?

A goniometer — a specialised protractor — is used to measure joint angles in degrees, providing an objective and reproducible measurement at Realign Rehab Clinic.

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Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)

BPT · Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5 Faridabad

Content reviewed June 2026