Shoulder Abduction ROM: Age Trend
Active shoulder abduction ROM is near-maximal in young adulthood and declines progressively with age, with the sharpest drop occurring after age 60.
Data source: Gill 2020 About this study
Shoulder Abduction ROM Flexibility Trend
shoulder abduction ROM range of motion shoulder mobility lateral raise overhead arm elevation glenohumeral degrees trend aging norms percentiles reference ranges
Shoulder Abduction ROM by Age (degrees)
Shoulder Abduction ROM Median Values
| Age | Male (degrees) | Female (degrees) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 164 | 160 |
| 27 | 160 | 158.4 |
| 32 | 160 | 156 |
| 37 | 160 | 160 |
| 42 | 158 | 158 |
| 47 | 156 | 152 |
| 52 | 160 | 154 |
| 57 | 150 | 150 |
| 62 | 148 | 142 |
| 67 | 142 | 144 |
| 72 | 141.3 | 141.8 |
| 77 | 140 | 140 |
| 82 | 132 | 124.5 |