Product Manual

INTRODUCTION:

The Baseline® body level and the Baseline® scoliosis meter are used to measure body

alignment. The Baseline® body level is excellent for measuring scoliosis (lateral curvature

of the spine). The Baseline® scoliosis meter can detect an abnormal anteropostero curve,

and measures the unstable lumbosacral, cervical and thoracic curves.

USER NOTE Please consult your appropriate training material for more information on test-

ing protocols, procedures and methods. This pamphlet gives a summary of the types of tests

that can be performed with the scolioiss meter and body level.

ADAM’S SIGN is a standardized neurological / orthopedic procedure and testing method. A

patient with scoliosis, when bending over, will have no straightening of the curve. This result

is "POSITIVE.” A straightening of the curve indicates a "NEGATIVE" result.

HOW TO MEASURE:

SHOULDER TILT IN DEGREES

With the patient in a standing position, place

the rods on the acromioclavicular articulation.

Read the angle from the level gauge. If the

gauge reads over 2

⁄2°, the reading is listed

as positive. NOTE: to read the level gauge

and obtain the degree measurement, look for

the ball on the gauge.

PELVIC TILT IN DEGREES

The blocks are released and the rods are

placed over the crest of the ilium. The blocks

are then pressed firmly toward the midline.

Read the angle from the level. If the gauge

reads over 2

⁄2°, the result is listed as positive.

SHOULDER TILT IN DISTANCE

Placing the ends of the rods on the

acromioclavicular articulation, you can get

the degree measurement. If you release the

rod on the higher side and move the bar

down until “0” is indicated on the gauge,

you will be able to calculate the distance

by counting the markings above the block

on the high side. This indicates the dis-

tance deviation.

0°

BASELINE® SCOLIOSIS METER

Shoulder tilt in degrees

0°

BASELINE® SCOLIOSIS METER

Pelvic tilt in degrees

0°

BASELINE® SCOLIOSIS METER

Shoulder tilt in centimeters