How do you measure the bend?

Bones, joints and muscles
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Ok another silly question. I see people mentioning their knee bend...86 or perhaps 92.... But how do you physically measure it? I look at the angle and reckon its about 90 so this morning with a huge set square I tried to prove it. All I succeeded in doing was slipping off the end of the bed and achieving another bruise to my already multicoloured backside. Is there some specific instrument for this????

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Hi Martin,

The flexion (bend) and extension (straightening) of your leg is measured with a goniometer.You can pick one up for about 8 bucks. I also made one with a yard stick that is actually pretty accurate. I made it just for fun of course. What else do you do when your up all night long? haha

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A goniometer! If my computer hadnt died on me yesterday i would try to get one on line! Cant cope on this little iphone though!! Thanks for the info

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Hiya

I too wanted to measure my bend to keep track if my progress song bought a goniometer from amazon, £4.99 and does the trick :-)

Emma

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Don't be offended by this Hugh. They just don't like any links on here that aren't run by this site

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Lol, bit silly really! But Martin, I PM'd you!

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Sorry but I have noticed quite a few innocent and helpful posts removed

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hi ...I downloaded one to my ipad  from the iTunes store.theres a free app or one you pay a minimal amount for which is easier to use than the free one 

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Thanks when I get my computer back Illdo that!

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Most people get their bend measured when they have physical therapy. The therapists like to keep a record of how we are progressing and that is the best tool they have for that. I tried a goniometer app on my phone but I couldn't get consistant results with it so I just let the therapist tell me where I am.