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The key to effective use of the ‘Clinical Inclinometer' (a device for measuring the angle of inclination), is in understanding how it works. It is analogous (bears similarity), to a magnetic compass, the needle of which always points north. The circular canal and fluid enables the accurate measurement of incline.

The ‘Clinical Inclinometer' uses gravity as its reference, rather than magnetic north, and consequently is used vertically, whereas a compass is used horizontally.

Instead of a needle there is a semi-circular column of coloured fluid, the two ends of which are always level with each other. The dial is turned so that the arrow points to the meniscus (the curved uppermost surface of a liquid in a tube), at the top of the fluid column.

Angles relative to the horizontal can now be measured by reading the dial where the meniscus crosses it. This is true irrespective of the shape of the subject, or where on the limb the device is placed.

Measurement of Joint Range of Movement with the Clinical Inclinometer:-

Neck: Flexion & Extension, Lateral Flexion and Rotation

Shoulder: Flexion & Extension, Adduction & Abduction and Rotation

Elbow: Flexion & Extension

Forearm: Pronation & Supination

Wrist: Flexion & Extension and Ulnar & Radial Deviation

Hip: Flexion & Extension, Adduction & Abduction and Rotation

Knee: Flexion & Extension

Ankle: Plantarflexion & Dorsiflexion and Inversion & Eversion

Spine: Lumbosacral Flexion & Extension and Lumbosacral Lateral Flexion (2xClinical Inclinometers required)

Spine: Thoracic Flexion & Extension and Thoracic Rotation (2xClinical Inclinometers required)

Key Features:

• Pocket sized measurement device: Easily transported, particularly in a clinical setting
• Versatile: Measures a wide array of joint motions
• Heavy Duty construction: Tough and durable
• Inclinometer Measures range of movement around an axis

Box Includes:

• Clinical goniometer

Technical Specification:

• Dimensions: : 80mm x 8mm x 100mm (L x W x H)
• Range of Units: : Degrees
• Accuracy: : To +/- 1 degree