What term is used to indicate normal ROM results in gross screening?

• A. Within Normal Limits (WNL)
• B. Within Functional Limits (WFL)
• C. Not Measurable
• D. Abnormal

Answer: (A)

In gross ROM screening, you want a clear label that shows the motion studied is within what would be expected for the joint and the person’s age, with no detectable restriction. The phrase “Within Normal Limits” communicates exactly that: the observed range is normal, so no ROM impairment is noted. This keeps documentation precise and standard so clinicians know immediately that no deviation from typical motion was found.

While some settings use “Within Functional Limits,” that term emphasizes whether motion is enough for daily tasks rather than whether it matches the exact normal range; it can be less precise for documenting pure ROM findings. The other options—“Not measurable” and “Abnormal”—do not describe a normal ROM result.