This level of care and supervision is for people who are unable to live by themselves but who do not need 24 hour nursing care. They are considered non-medical facilities and are not required to have nurses, certified nursing assistants or doctors on staff.
Flexibility can be measured using the following simple tests: 1  Trunk Flexibility Test. 2  Hip Flexibility Test.
The most accurate tests of flexibility are those in which a goniometer is used to measure the actual degrees of rotation of the various joints.A goniometer is a protractor type of instrument used to measure the joint angle at both extremes in the total range of movement.ecause hip flexors and hip extensors play a critical role in supporting a personâs posture and avoiding low back discomfort, assessing flexibility of these muscle groups is important. Therefore, included are two simple tests that can provide information about the flexibility of these muscle groups.