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Shoulder Bilateral Range of Motion Tutorial

Video Link: https://youtu.be/3uB8BGW-_bA

Bilateral Shoulder Range of Motion Tutorial

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Bilateral Shoulder Range-of-Motion Module – PostureScreen

1. Prepare the Case

  1. Open the existing patient record (or create a new one).
  2. Tap ➕ (Add) › Range of Motion › Shoulder Range of Motion.
  3. When prompted, choose Both Shoulders (bilateral).
  4. Confirm whether you want 1 or 3 repetitions and whether you will mark points of pain.

2. Configure Image Capture

SettingWhat It DoesTips
Background RemovalReplaces the live background with solid white.Leave ON for clean images; toggle OFF if the algorithm clips clothing or limbs.
Spoken PromptsAudible instructions after each shot.Lower the volume or mute once you have the sequence memorized.
Volume-Rocker ShutterUse the iPad’s physical buttons to capture.If desired, eliminates the need to reach for on-screen controls.

3. Position the Patient

Seat the client on a swivel chair so they can rotate without standing.
Hold the iPad in landscape, roughly shoulder-height, at arm’s length.

4. Capture Bilateral Abduction/Adduction

  1. Neutral start: Patient’s arms at sides, palms forward.
  2. First image: Center the frame › Press Volume Up, or the on screen Capture button.
  3. Left arm adduction: Patient brings left arm across chest › Capture the position.
  4. Right arm adduction: Patient brings right arm across chest › Capture the position.

(PostureScreen automatically instructs “Keep client in the same position…”)

5. Capture Internal / External Rotation (Arm at Side)

Many clinicians still prefer the traditional “arm-at-side” method; PostureScreen supports both this and neutral-arm methods.

  1. Place the device flat against the mid-forearm of the side being measured.
  2. Internal rotation: Patient rotates forearm inward › Capture the position
  3. External rotation: Patient rotates forearm outward › Capture the position
  4. Repeat on the opposite side, repositioning the iPad firmly each time.
    Watches or bracelets don’t affect accuracy as long as the device is flush.

6. Capture Flexion / Extension (Each Arm Individually)

  1. Ask the patient to turn facing sideways to you.
  2. Flexion: Patient lifts the arm straight forward to end-range › Capture the position
  3. Extension: Patient sweeps the arm straight backward › Capture the position
  4. Rotate the chair 180 ° (or have patient spin) and repeat for the other arm.

7. Finish, Review & Edit

  1. Tap Finish Exam; results are auto-plotted.
  2. If a marker seems off-axis, open that frame, drag the yellow dot to the correct anatomical landmark, and save it.
  3. Export or attach the ROM report to the patient’s chart as usual.

Pro Tips

  • One-Hand Workflow: Keep your thumb on Volume Up—it’s faster than tapping the screen.
  • Rep Variations: Use 3 reps for athletes or rehab progress tracking; 1 rep for routine screens.
  • Pain Mapping: Tap the screen when the patient indicates pain; PostureScreen logs the angle automatically.

Quick Summary

  • Add the Shoulder ROM exam under the patient’s record and choose bilateral.
  • Toggle background removal and spoken prompts to your preference.
  • Capture images in this order: neutral ➜ left adduction ➜ right adduction ➜ left internal/external ➜ right internal/external ➜ left flexion/extension ➜ right flexion/extension.
  • Use the volume rocker for hands-free shots; a swivel chair keeps alignment consistent.
  • After capture, edit any landmarks, then generate the report.

With a little practice you’ll complete a full bilateral shoulder session—images, angles, and pain points—in under two minutes.

Shoulder (Single Side) Range of Motion Tutorial

Video Link: https://youtu.be/kw2B1uureuo

Single Shoulder Range of Motion Tutorial
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