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The BTE Goniometer
The goniometer calculates the amount of displacement in degrees to arrive at a true range of motion
value. The goniometer is used to evaluate extremity range of motion. The large goniometer setup may
also be used to evaluate range of motion of the large joints, such as the knee, hip and shoulder. The
small goniometer setup can be used to evaluate the range of motion of the smaller joints in the hand and
foot.
When performing impairment evaluations, the American Medical Association states that the goniometer is
necessary for evaluating the extremities.
Components of the Goniometer
The goniometer includes the long and short arms as well as a foot pedal.
The BTE Goniometer is self-calibrating and never needs to be manually calibrated.
Connecting the Goniometer
The goniometer is connected to the Data Acquisition Device via PORT 12G.
Once the goniometer is connected properly, the red light on the base of the device will light up. See
below.