Active ROM
Ask the client to bend the knee, bringing the heel toward the buttock.
ROM Assessment Guide
Knee ROM
Learn how to assess knee movement using Active, Passive and Resisted ROM.
Movement Selector
Selected Movement
Flexion
Passive ROM
Support the leg and gently move the knee into flexion.
Resisted ROM
Client attempts knee flexion while resistance is applied against the lower leg.
What to Observe
- Pain
- Range restriction
- Compensation
- Difference between sides
Assessment Flow
Assessment Flow
Observe→Active ROM→Passive ROM→Resisted ROM→Compare sides→Special Tests
Special Tests
Special Tests
Lachman Test
ACL
Anterior Drawer Test
ACL
Posterior Drawer Test
PCL
McMurray Test
Meniscus
Quick Check
Quick Check
1. Which knee movement brings the heel toward the buttock?
2. Which knee movement straightens the leg?
For educational revision only. ROM and orthopaedic test findings should be interpreted together with the client’s history, symptoms and other assessment findings.