Measures the distance and direction a joint can stretch, varies from person to person. Physical therapists use goniometer to measure your ROM. Each joint has different ranges for e… See more

Anywhere bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscles attach on body; some joints allow certain amount of movement while others don't move at all. See more

Basic tasks like washing hair require moving joints; everyday movements include extension (straightening), flexion (bending), abduction (movement away from center) & adduction (… See more

Age and sex are two significant factors that affect your range of motion; stretching is believed to increase flexibility but only increased women's range in one study. See more