Which joint has a normative ROM endpoint of 0-60 degrees with a Firm end feel?

• A. Cervical Rotation
• B. Shoulder Flexion
• C. Talonavicular Calcaneocuboid joint
• D. Ankle Dorsiflexion

Answer: (A)

Understanding normal ROM values and end feels helps you judge whether a joint’s movement is within typical limits. For cervical rotation, the head can turn about 60 degrees in total from the neutral position, so a 0–60 degree endpoint is a standard reference. As you reach that limit, the tissues surrounding the joint—capsule, ligaments, and muscle tone—restrict further movement, producing a firm end feel. This combination—approximately 60 degrees of rotation with a firm end feel—fits cervical rotation precisely.

In contrast, the other joints listed don’t match this specific endpoint. Shoulder flexion can go up to about 180 degrees and typically presents with a firm end feel, but the endpoint value isn’t 60 degrees. Ankle dorsiflexion is around 20 degrees and also has a firm end feel, not 0–60. The talonavicular–calcaneocuboid joint involves complex midfoot motion with no single 0–60 degree endpoint.