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Features and Benefits
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Real-time Numerical Data
As the goniometer is opened and closed, the degrees of motion from the neutral starting position of the
goniometer are displayed in realtime on the Console screen.
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Measure up to 225°
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Can be used for small digit Hand Range of Motion (ROM)
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Accommodates flexion through hyperextension
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Extensions for large extremity alignment
General Goniometry Testing
The Goniometer is used to evaluate range of motion of the extremities, including fingers and toes. Standard
range of motion protocols are published in the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition
(AMA), Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry (Norkin and White), and Clinical Assessment
Recommendations: 2nd Edition (ASHT).
Prior to beginning a test, ensure that the test defaults are set as desired (i.e. unit of measurement, number of
tests, number of repetitions, etc.). Once test defaults are set, choose the “Test” option from the main menu,
and follow these steps:
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Select “Goniometer” from the Test Menu (Note: if you have purchased a new instrument and it is not on
the list, see page 18 for instructions or contact customer service to register your new instrument).
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Upon selection, the Commander Echo Console will attempt to connect with the chosen instrument.
3 .
Press the “On” button for the corresponding instrument to establish a connection with the Commander
Echo Console.
4 .
The Commander Echo Console will require a instrument zeroing prior to starting each exam. With the
instrument in a neutral position (the small arm fully closed), press the Control Stick to set the instrument
zero.
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The Commander Echo Console will automatically advance to the next available test in the series. If no test
data is currently being stored for the instrument, it will begin with Test 1. If all of the selected tests already
have data stored, then the Commander Echo Console will display Message 2 on the LCD and not allow
further testing until the data has been erased, or the test settings have been altered to allow for more tests.
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Ready the patient and begin the test (Note: see the optional Multimedia Help System CD for further
information on specific testing procedures).
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Once you have completed the pre-set number of repetitions for each side/test, the Commander Echo
Console will automatically advance to the next test in the exam.
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Once all tests have been completed, the Commander Echo Console will display Message 2 on the LCD to
notify you that there are no more empty tests available. Pressing the Control Stick will bring you back to the
main menu
Extensions
For most extremity range of motion measurements the goniometer should be used with the plastic “extension”
arms attached. With large extremity measurements, the extensions help provide better alignment to landmarks
to make your goniometry measurements more accurate and repeatable. The extensions should be removed for
finger and toe measurements.
