Shoulder Abduction ROM: Age Trend
Median shoulder abduction ROM falls from 164° at age 20 to 132° by age 80 in men; from 160° to 124° in women, with a steeper drop after 80.
Data source: Gill 2020 About this study
Shoulder Abduction ROM Flexibility Trend
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Shoulder Abduction ROM Median Values
| Age | Male (degrees) | Female (degrees) |
|---|---|---|
| 22.5 | 164.0 | 160.0 |
| 27.5 | 160.0 | 158.4 |
| 32.5 | 160.0 | 156.0 |
| 37.5 | 160.0 | 160.0 |
| 42.5 | 158.0 | 158.0 |
| 47.5 | 156.0 | 152.0 |
| 52.5 | 160.0 | 154.0 |
| 57.5 | 150.0 | 150.0 |
| 62.5 | 148.0 | 142.0 |
| 67.5 | 142.0 | 144.0 |
| 72.5 | 141.3 | 141.8 |
| 77.5 | 140.0 | 140.0 |
| 82.5 | 132.0 | 124.5 |