Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty Of Physical Therapy - Department Of Basic Science

Purposes : To establish normative data about the normal active range of motion of hip , knee , and ankle joints , compare between AROM of dominant and non - dominant side , and Compare between active range of motion in males and femalesStudy Design : A one measurement study of active range of motion of hip , knee , and ankle jointsMaterials and Methods : The study was conducted in the Faculty of Physical Therapy , Cairo University , to obtain normative values of active range of motion of lower extremity joints , to compare between active range of motion in dominant and non - dominant side , and to compare between active range of motion in males and femalesMeasurement : Digital electrogoniometer was used to measure active range of motion of lower extremity jointsResults : The study revealed that ; there were statistical significant differences between normal values of active range of motion in the current study and those found in previous studies , there were statistical significant differences between active range of motion in males and females except in hip dduction , knee flexion , and ankle planter - flexion , these were no statistical significant differences between dominant , and non - dominant side except in hip adduction and ankle dorsi - flexion , and planter flexion in female subjectsDiscussion and Conclusion : The normal values of lower extremity joints were different from the values resent in previous studies , the active range of motion of the contra - lateral healthy joint may be not a reliable as a reference for the restricted joints

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