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) |
|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | 164.0 | 160.0 |
| 25-29 | 160.0 | 158.4 |
| 30-34 | 160.0 | 156.0 |
| 35-39 | 160.0 | 160.0 |
| 40-44 | 158.0 | 158.0 |
| 45-49 | 156.0 | 152.0 |
| 50-54 | 160.0 | 154.0 |
| 55-59 | 150.0 | 150.0 |
| 60-64 | 148.0 | 142.0 |
| 65-69 | 142.0 | 144.0 |
| 70-74 | 141.3 | 141.8 |
| 75-79 | 140.0 | 140.0 |
| 80-84 | 132.0 | 124.5 |