STANDARD
MEASURING
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow contour of the leg by placing the measuring tape against the skin. Measure in centimeters.
ARM
With patient seated, place the arm extended and elbow bent slightly, with the palm down, on a flat surface.
CIRCUMFERENCES
Measure circumference at Palm and record on line E (MedaFit™ only).
Measure at Wrist, and record on line A. Mark dorsal aspect at distal edge of tape.
Measure at Elbow, and record on line B.
Measure at mid Bicep, and record on line B1.
Measure at Axilla, and record on line C. Mark dorsal aspect at proximal edge of tape.
LENGTH
Measure length at dorsal aspect from mark at Point A to mark at Point C and record in box D.
BELOW KNEE
CIRCUMFERENCES
Measure circumferences where indicated by the black dots, beginning with the dot 5cm above the Lateral Malleolus
(outer ankle bone), continue to the 15cm, 25cm and 30cm dots.
Record in the corresponding lines A, B, C, C1(Left/Right).
LENGTH
Measure length from the Lateral Malleolus (outer ankle bone) to lateral aspect Fibular Head, and record in box G.
FOOT
Measure circumferences and length, and record on lines I, J & K (not applicable on ChipSleeve™ - TH).
THIGH COMPONENT
CIRCUMFERENCES
Measure circumferences where indicated by the black dots, beginning with the dot 5cm above the lateral aspect Top
of Patella and continue to the 15cm, and 23cm dots. Record in the corresponding lines D, E, F (Left/Right).
LENGTH (CompreFLEX™ only)
Measure length from the lateral aspect Top of Patella to lateral aspect Gluteal Fold, and record in box G1.
THIGH HIGH
CIRCUMFERENCES
Measure circumferences where indicated by the black dots, beginning with the dot 5cm above the Lateral Malleolus
(outer ankle bone) and continue to the 15cm, 25cm and 30cm dots. Record in the corresponding lines A, B, C, C1(Left/
Right). Measure circumferences at the 5cm dot from the lateral aspect Top of Patella and continue to the 15cm, and
23cm dots. Record in the corresponding lines D, E, F (Left/Right).
LENGTH
Measure length from the Lateral Malleolus (outer ankle bone) to lateral aspect Gluteal Fold, and record in box H.
FOOT
Measure circumferences and length, and record on lines I, J & K (not applicable on ChipSleeve™ - TH).
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