Lower Extremity Range of Motion (LE ROM)

Practice flashcards testing normal lower extremity range of motion (LE ROM) values across the hip, knee, ankle, tarsal joints, subtalar joint, and toes.

What is the normal range of motion for hip flexion?

$$0-120$$

What is the normal range of motion for hip extension?

$$0-20$$

What is the range of motion listed for hip abduction?

$0-40^*$ (varies between resources)

What is the range of motion listed for hip adduction?

$0-20^*$ (varies between resources)

What is the normal range of motion for hip internal rotation?

$$0-45$$

What is the normal range of motion for hip external rotation?

$$0-45$$

What is the normal range of motion for knee extension?

$$0-10$$

What is the normal range of motion for knee flexion?

$$0-135$$

What is the normal range of motion for ankle (talocrural) dorsiflexion?

$$0-20$$

What is the normal range of motion for ankle (talocrural) plantarflexion?

$$0-50$$

What is the range of motion for tarsal joints inversion?

$$0-35^*$$

What is the range of motion for tarsal joints eversion?

$$0-15^*$$

What are the ranges of motion for subtalar inversion and eversion?

Inversion: $0-5^*$, Eversion: $0-5^*$

What is the range of motion for 1st MTP flexion?

$$0-45$$

What is the range of motion for 1st MTP extension?

$$0-70/85^*$$

What is the range of motion for 1st IP flexion?

$$0-90$$

What are the ranges of motion for 2-5 MTP flexion and extension?

Flexion: $0-40$, Extension: $0-40$

What is the range of motion for PIP flexion of the toes?

$$0-35$$

What is the range of motion for DIP flexion of the toes?

$$0-60$$

What does an asterisk (*) indicate next to certain range of motion values?

Varies between resources- wide range of variability