Table 2

Normative values and cut off points for conversion of angular into Active Movement Scores



Active Movement Score cut-offs



Direction of movement
Norm* – Maximal range (95% CI)
Motion ≤ 1/2 range
Motion > 1/2 range
Full motion

Elbow flexion
145.4° (144.0°–146.8°)
≤ 71.1°
71.2–143.9°
≥ 144.0°
Elbow extension
0.6° (0.1°–1.7°)
≥ 71.2°
1.8°–71.1°
≤ 1.7°
Shoulder abduction
185.4° (184.4°–186.4°)
≤ 92.1°
92.2°–184.3°
≥184.4°
Shoulder flexion
168.4° (167.4°–169.4°)
≤ 83.6°
83.7–167.3°
≥ 167.4°

* Boone et al [13], CI confidence interval

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