Fabrication Enterprises Stainless Steel Goniometer, 8 Inch, 180 Degree, 10 Degree Increments

The Fabrication Enterprises Stainless Steel Goniometer is a precision range-of-motion measurement tool used in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and clinical assessment. The 8-inch arms provide a 180-degree measurement range in 10-degree increments, and tension between the stainless steel arms is controlled by a thumb valve for easy one-hand adjustment during assessment. Each unit features two opposing scales marked in 10-degree increments for reading from either direction. Stainless steel construction provides durability and easy sterilization for clinical use.

Key Features

• 180-degree measurement range in 10-degree increments
• Thumb valve tension control — easy one-hand adjustment during assessment
• Two opposing scales — readable from either direction
• 8-inch stainless steel arms — suited for larger joints and longer limb segments
• Durable stainless steel construction — easy to clean and sterilize

Specifications

• Brand: Fabrication Enterprises
• SKU: 10048B
• UPC: 714905014790
• Arm length: 8 inches
• Measurement range: 180 degrees
• Increments: 10 degrees
• Tension control: Thumb valve
• Scales: Two opposing scales
• Material: Stainless steel
• Country of Origin: United States

Ideal For

This 8-inch stainless steel goniometer is an excellent choice for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers who measure range of motion at larger joints and longer limb segments where the additional arm length of an 8-inch goniometer provides more accurate alignment and measurement than a shorter instrument. It is well-suited for physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, and sports medicine facilities where goniometry is performed regularly as part of patient evaluation, progress tracking, and discharge planning. The 10-degree increment scale makes it particularly effective for quick, efficient measurement in high-volume clinical settings where broad range-of-motion documentation is the primary goal. Any clinician who needs a longer-arm stainless steel goniometer with thumb valve tension control and dual opposing scales for larger joint assessment will find this a dependable and widely used clinical measurement tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 6-inch and 8-inch goniometer?
The 8-inch goniometer has longer arms than the 6-inch model, making it better suited for measuring larger joints and longer limb segments such as the hip, knee, and shoulder where longer arms provide more accurate alignment along the limb. The 8-inch model uses 10-degree increments versus 5-degree increments on the 6-inch model, making it faster to read but slightly less precise. Choose the 8-inch for larger joints and the 6-inch when finer measurement precision is needed.

How does the thumb valve tension control work?
The thumb valve is a small screw or knob at the pivot point of the goniometer. Tightening it increases friction between the arms, holding the goniometer in position after alignment so the clinician can read the measurement without the arms shifting. Loosening it allows the arms to move freely for positioning. This allows one-hand control during assessment.

Can this goniometer be sterilized?
Yes — stainless steel goniometers can be wiped down with standard clinical disinfectants or sterilized according to your facility's infection control protocols. The stainless steel construction is more durable and sterilization-resistant than plastic goniometers, making it well-suited for shared clinical use.

What joints is the 8-inch goniometer best suited for?
The 8-inch arm length is best suited for measuring larger joints including the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, as well as longer limb segments where the arms need to extend further along the limb for accurate alignment. For smaller joints such as the fingers or wrist, a shorter goniometer with finer increments is generally more appropriate.