Range of Motion

Macro Mondays: An item that represents your present or past career.

I was employed as a Physical Therapist at an outpatient clinic specializing in musculoskeletal disorders of the spine and large joints. One tool I used a lot was the goniometer, which measures the range of motion of a body joint. Anyone who recovers from knee replacement surgery knows they are well on the path to recovery if they can achieve at least 90 degrees active flexion; this is the minimum motion range required to ascend/descend most stairs.

I apologize for using an archive photo this week. I regret that I couldn’t find my goniometer in time to take a new photo.

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sasithorn_s

Great image! Your work sounds interesting, Valerie!

A Terrific Image!!
Thanks for Posting in
The Hawk's Aerie!!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thanks so much, Sas! I loved what I did, but health issues and the economy derailed me.

9 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

beautiful light

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Thank you, Wierd :))

9 years ago.

H C

This looks and sounds very interesting.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to H C

Thank you, Harriet :))

9 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

Very interesting indeed Val. You did a wonderful job helping so many people in pain

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jenny McIntyre ^club

Thank you so much, Jenny! It was one of the most satisfying things I ever did. Wish I was still doing it.

9 years ago.

Amazingstoker

nicely cropped image and looks good in mono, and 'goniometer' is a new word for me . . .

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Amazingstoker

Thanks so much, Stoker :))

9 years ago.

Jan

Very interesting and a unique tool of the trade. Not to mention the fact that your focus is wonderful. Im encouraged to like manual focussing by your work Val

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jan

Oh Jan, thanks so much for your kind words!

9 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

What a wonderful profession you are in Val. You help so many people. This is a very interesting tool and you've done a great job photographing it!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thank you so much, Karen! It is quite a noble profession, one that helps the mind almost as much as the body in many instances :)

9 years ago.

Clickity Click

How intriguing ... great shot as well. The tones play well with the goniometer!! :)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Clickity Click

Thanks so much, Chris! I actually shot this outside in the light of the sun just as it was setting; I like how it accented the scratches as it shined through the tool :)

9 years ago.

Chrissy ^club

a great macro, Val!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Chrissy ^club

Thank you, Chrissy! :))

9 years ago.

Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Cool photo Valerie! I'd guess the yoga model has a little more bend to it! :-)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Thank you, Norm! This one has a bit of bend to it, too as it's made of flexible plastic, lol!

9 years ago.

Danielle

Que j'aime tous les détails de cette superbe image !

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Danielle

Merci beaucoup, Danielle! :))

9 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Fascinating image and interesting description :-)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thanks, Gillian! :))

9 years ago.

niraK68 ^club

A Terrific Image!!
Thanks for Posting in
The Hawk's Aerie!!

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to niraK68 ^club

Thank you, Nira! :)

9 years ago.

Esther ^club

Well done.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thanks, Esther :))

9 years ago.

Horizon 36 ^club

Great tool....fantastic capture....well done Val.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Horizon 36 ^club

Thanks so much, Horizon! :))

9 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Awesome perspective!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you, William! :))

9 years ago.

Sami Serola (inactiv…

Nice challenge shot! =)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv…

Thanks so much, Sami! :))

9 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

great picture and idea
Have a great week ahead:)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you, Annemarie :)

9 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Great shot, especially together with your info.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you so much, Jaap :))

9 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

I saw it in
www.ipernity.com/group/minimalist-realsubjects

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

With a bad back and arthritic knees I've seen this being used a few times on various parts of my body, but never did it look so good as it does here ... great shot! :)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

Thank you so much, Paul! I hope the therapy has helped you :))

9 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thank you for posting your lovely image in the VPU Group

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Magnificent Capture here. Well done Valerie Regards Tess

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thanks, Tess! :))

9 years ago.

Fantasyfan

Nice texture

9 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Great job, Valerie !

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Thank you so much for your kind words and faves, friends! :))

9 years ago.

beverley

o0o I'm late but I'm here ;-)) oOo

that is interesting info ... I had not seen one of those before
and so it measures the flexibility ... mmm ... no comment
on that one at the moment and you will know why ;-)
great in black and white .. a great subject to have
chosen to photograph especially with the info ... thanks,
must start my exercises ;-) oOo

have a lovely weekend ... ;-)

9 years ago.

beverley

bet there were times when you felt GRUMPY ;-)

9 years ago.

beverley

ADMIRED in CONTRASTS 4U

thanks for joining Val ;-)

9 years ago.

beverley

GRUMPY OLD GALS CLUB

have a lovely weekend Val ;-)

9 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Excellent sharpness and a well composed photo!

9 years ago.

Diederik Santema ^club

Beautifully done.

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Thank you so much for your comments and faves dear friends and visitors! :)

9 years ago.

Valfal ^club

Thanks so much for your comments and faves, friends! :-)

9 years ago.

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