What devices can be used to measure flexibility?

National Academy of Sports Medicine

For the trunk and lower extremity the most common ways to measure flexibilty are using a sit and reach box or by direct measurement with a goniometer. For the upper extremity, a goniometer is most common. Don't forget, you can always use bilateral comparison as a simple measure for most joints.

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