The Advantages
Advantages
- All ROM tests can be done in the patients natural weight bearing posture with both single and double meter techniques,
- Eliminates examiner placement errors with meters and patient.
- Headset meter assembly frees examiners hands for more patient stability.
- Even the slightest vertical or horizontal changes are easily and quickly detected.
- Rotational tests taken from seated or standing positions.
- Separate thoracic or lumbar areas for specific problems.
- No meter resetting during test.
- Upper and lower extremities and joints can be measured and detect even the slightest change.
- Progress easily tracked through treatment.
- Meter attachment design assures accurate test readings in less time on THE FIRST TRY.
- Easy Read degree dial or protractor scales for angle or line analysis on film.
- Position patient to exact degree on initial and comparative views for film interpretation.
- Millimeter and inch scales for reading differences.
A Two-meter System
The Petrometer System
In today’s environment the demand for better and more reliable measurements of patient condition is of prime concern.
Now you can improve your examination effort in accuracy validity, repeatability and reliability with the PETROMETER.
The PETROMETER is a ROM device that has combined quality, versatility and affordability into reality for the health care professionals.
With these two meters, you can accurately measure Range of Motion in two directions.
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Why The Petrometer?
Why should you use the Petrometer System?
A. Rotational Degree Ring
B. Horizontal Test Needle
C. 0 Degree Indicator
D. Vertical Test Needle
E. Acrylic Feet
F. mm Scale (for X-ray)
G. Protractor Scale
The Petrometer can give highly accurate measurements and does not rely on computer or electronic technology. Using simple gravity and the earth's natural magnetism you get unfailing performance and high reliability.
Compare the Petrometer to any other measuring device on the market. It outperforms traditional goniometer and inclinometers in every way. It has the same accuracy as expensive electronic devices at only a fraction of the cost. You will find there is no other device that measures both vertical and horizontal ROM like the Petrometer.
Compare to a traditional goniometer and inclinometer.
Most of these are simple mechanical devices with two huge problems for clinicians - accuracy and repeatability. Some complex electronic devices have been developed which are accurate but have several drawbacks.
- They don't allow measurement in both the vertical and horizontal plane.
- They are expensive - starting prices are around $700. If you need to measure in two directions you need to buy two different devices.
Compare the cost of these electronic devices ($700 to several thousand dollars), with the price of a TWO METER set of Petrometers - $169.00. There is no other device that is more accurate, and you will recover your investment WITH ONLY A SINGLE EXAMINATION.
Can be used by doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, lawyers, researchers and students of physiology.
Easy X-ray Analysis
Transparency allows
direct measurements on x-ray film.
Eliminates need for calculating complex angles and saves time.
Definitions
Goniometer: "In physical therapy and occupational therapy, a goniometer is an instrument which measures an axis and range of motion. If a patient or client experiences decreased range of motion in a joint (e.g. a knee or elbow), the therapist can use a goniometer to assess what the range of motion is prior to intervention, and then make sure the intervention is working by using the goniometer in subsequent interventions." (Definition from Wikipedia)
Inclinometer: "An inclinometer or clinometer is an instrument for measuring angles of slope (or tilt), elevation or inclination of an object with respect to gravity. It is also known as a tilt meter, tilt indicator, slope alert, slope gauge, gradient meter, gradiometer, level gauge, level meter, declinometer, and pitch & roll indicator." (Definition from Wikipedia.)
The Two-Meter Petrometer system can take both measurements at the same time.