Baseline Bubble Inclinometer

The Baseline Bubble Inclinometer is used to measure joint and spinal range of motion in degrees. Clinicians use it for physical therapy assessments, chiropractic exams, occupational therapy evaluations, sports medicine testing, rehabilitation progress tracking and clinical documentation.

It can be used for many common range of motion measurements, including the neck, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, MCP joints, hip, knee and ankle. It is useful when a clinician needs an objective ROM measurement in degrees.

The single inclinometer is ideal for everyday joint range of motion testing. The 2-piece set includes two inclinometers for dual inclinometer techniques, which are commonly used in some cervical spine and lumbar spine measurement protocols.

Two inclinometers allow the clinician to measure motion at two points at the same time. This is helpful for spinal ROM testing because it can reduce the effect of nearby body movement, such as pelvic motion during lumbar flexion testing.

The 2-piece set is usually the better choice for clinicians who regularly perform lumbar ROM testing. Using two inclinometers helps separate lumbar spine movement from pelvic or hip movement when the correct landmarks and technique are used.

In a typical dual inclinometer method, one inclinometer is placed near an upper spinal landmark and the second is placed near a lower reference point such as the sacral area. As the patient bends forward, the clinician records both readings and subtracts the lower reading from the upper reading to estimate lumbar motion more accurately.

Yes. It can be used for cervical range of motion measurements such as flexion, extension, side bending and rotation. Some clinicians use one inclinometer for basic cervical ROM testing, while others use two inclinometers when following a dual inclinometer protocol.

The 2-piece set is recommended for physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, physicians, FCE evaluators, IME assessors and clinics that regularly perform detailed neck or back range of motion testing.

No. The Baseline Bubble Inclinometer is a mechanical measurement tool. It does not require batteries, charging, software or a digital display.

A bubble inclinometer and a goniometer are both useful ROM tools. A goniometer is often used for many extremity joints, while an inclinometer can be easier for certain spinal, shoulder, hip and body-segment measurements where gravity-based angle measurement is helpful.

Yes. It is a practical learning tool for physiotherapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy, athletic therapy, kinesiology and other healthcare programs. Students can use it to learn objective range of motion measurement and documentation.

The manufacturer lists a measurement tolerance of ±1 degree when the inclinometer is used properly. For the most consistent results, clinicians should use the same landmarks, patient position and testing method each time.

Yes. The Baseline Bubble Inclinometer, especially the 2-piece set, is commonly used by clinicians who need objective ROM values for functional capacity evaluations, independent medical examinations, impairment reports and return-to-work assessments.

Clean the device between patients, verify calibration before use, avoid dropping or impacting the tool, and store it in the protective case when not in use.

Choose the single inclinometer if you mainly perform general joint range of motion testing. Choose the 2-piece set if your clinic regularly measures cervical or lumbar spine motion, performs FCEs, IMEs, impairment evaluations or detailed spinal ROM assessments.