The Goniometer is as mathematical as it sounds – the device is used to measure joint flexibility – something that is important for athletes and sporting professionals. Flexibility in sport is important in order for athletes to move their muscles and joints through their full-range of motion. It is often overlooked but flexibility is in fact a crucial element of physical fitness. A Goniometer can help physiotherapists and fitness trainers see if there are any problems that need specific attention.

Goniometer Tests Flexibility

But flexibility isn't a given – it's something many of us have to work on. Our genetic make-up can impact on our flexibility, as can joint structure and connective tissue elasticity. A Goniometer will help you measure your own flexibility. But flexibility can be improved by strengthening muscles and increasing activity. Taking regular Goniometer tests will help you see those improvements. Athletes with previous injuries or medical issues may need to see a dedicated physiotherapist who can use a Goniometer to help monitor progress.

Goniometer Findings and Sport Injuries

If you have never considered measuring your flexibility with a Goniometer, it's worth considering that improving flexibility will undoubtedly help you perform all your activities, sports and exercises better and more effectively. Good flexibility means that you are less at risk to a sporting injury. A Goniometer will help you decide if you need to take steps to improve flexibility. As well as helping protect you from injury, good flexibility helps your balance and co-ordination, making you stronger, enhancing your abilities. And the more flexible you are, the better you can perform weight training or resistance training as your body will put its muscles through a full-range of motion, resulting in greater strength.

Dedicated Stretching for a Stronger Body

It's possible to measure your flexibility quite simply using a Goniometer – a calibrated measuring instrument. If your flexibility is not as good as it could be, a physiotherapist or fitness trainer can prescribe a series of stretching exercises designed to improve your flexibility. Depending on what sport you play, you can adopt a stretching regime to suit your needs (swinging a golf club for instance). There are three types of stretching used to improve flexibility: dynamic stretching, static stretching and contract-relax method. If you have a particular sporting injury it's crucial you go to a trained physiotherapist or sports' injury therapist who can ascertain your problem using a Goniometer and recommend the best stretching exercises to suit your specific needs.

Buy Goniometers at HaB Direct

HaB Direct believes health and fitness go hand-in-hand, selecting quality home fitness equipment and wellness products, such as Goniometers which support active people in their goal for lifelong health. To find out more about the fitness equipment available from HaB Direct just give us a call on 01926 816100 or send us an email on sales@habdirect.co.uk.

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