60 to 80 degrees.
Movement and Measurement. Spinal motion is measured in degrees of range of motion, or ROM. All movement starts from a neutral position, standing up straight, arms to your sides and eyes straight ahead. This is 0 degrees. The four movements measured are flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. Neck rotation is turning your head to the right and to the left. You should be able to turn far enough that your chin is almost in line with your shoulder. The accepted range of motion for rotation is 60 to 80 degrees. Spinal motion is measured in degrees of range of motion, or ROM. All movement starts from a neutral position, standing up straight, arms to your sides and eyes straight ahead. This is 0 degrees. Having normal range of motion in your neck is important for carrying out the activities of daily living. Neck movements include flexion, extension, bending and rotation. Soft tissue injuries and bony immobility can restrict your range of motion. Normal range of motion of cervical spine is. 1  Flexion – 80 to 90 degrees. 2  Extension – 70 degrees. 3  Lateral flexion – 20 to 45 degrees on both sides. 4  Rotation – 90° of rotation to SHARE SHARE TWEET EMAIL. Range of motion is the amount of movement you have with any joint before being restricted by the bones and muscles attached to the joint or by pain or stiffness. ROM differs from person to person, and the range of motion in your back for flexion and extension is unique to you. Flexion is the motion that allows you to bend your head toward your chest. In normal flexion, you can touch your chin to your chest. Beginning in a neutral position, an acceptable range of motion for flexion is 40 to 60 degrees. Technique. Range of motion (ROM) refers to the angular distance in degrees that the spine or a joint can be moved through. (ROM) should always be tested passively, except for testing of the spine.
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