ROM Spinal Lateral Flexion

Position: Position your client standing upright, feet shoulder-width apart, arms relaxed by their sides, eyes facing forward. Locate the thoracolumbar junction (approximately T12–L1). Align the long edge of the tablet vertically along the spine at this point, keeping the device flush with the back.

Cues: Slide your hand down the side of your leg, bending sideways as far as you can without twisting or leaning forward. Hold when you reach your maximum.

Procedure

Step 1 – Press START on the side you are testing.
Step 2 – Place the tablet with the long edge aligned vertically along the spine at T12–L1 while the client is standing upright.
Step 3 – Tap the LINE icon facing up to begin angle capture.
Step 4 – Instruct the client to slowly bend sideways toward the testing side.
Step 5 – Once full lateral flexion is reached, tap the screen to capture the angle.
Step 6 – Tap SAVE to record the result.
Step 7 – Repeat steps 1–6 for the other side.