Normal values of joint range of motion in lower limbs in people aged 20 to 40 years in Quito - Ecuador (2025) measured with a universal goniometer
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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i1.709Keywords:
ROM; Lower Extremity; Goniometry; Normative ValuesAbstract
Range of motion (ROM) is a key element for the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. In the lower extremities, due to their role in activities such as walking, it is imperative to know the ROM to prevent and diagnose musculoskeletal pathologies, as well as to plan more effective therapeutic and training interventions. Therefore, the objective of this study is to establish the range of motion values of the hip, knee, and ankle joints in people aged 20 to 40 years, residing in the city of Quito, Ecuador, during the year 2025. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 80 participants. Three measurements were taken per joint using a universal goniometer according to AAOS protocols. The data were processed in Jamovi, calculating measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, and percentile distribution. The findings revealed significant differences compared to AAOS parameters, highlighting a reduction in hip (117°) and knee (125°) flexion, as well as ankle plantarflexion (42°) and inversion (30°). In contrast, hip adduction (24°) and ankle eversion (16°) were greater. The analysis confirmed that females exhibit superior traits in hip and knee flexion (p < .05). Furthermore, a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) was negatively correlated with hip flexion and adduction, and knee flexion. It is concluded that there are specific normative values for the population of Quito, essential for accurate clinical evaluation and sports planning within the local context.
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