Table 1.
Maneuvers and scores of Shiari-Javadi Criteria for generalized joint hypermobility
| Numbers | Maneuvers | score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passive back hyperextension > 30° | 1 |
| 2 | Bilateral passive lateral neck rotation in which nose crosses | 1 |
| Imaginary line down the frontal appendage of acromio-clavicular joint | ||
| 3 | Bilateral passive MCPS hyperextension > 90° | 1 |
| 4 | Elbows hyperextension ≥10° | 1 |
| 5 | Vertical shoulders hyperextension so that elbows touch together from behind | 1 |
| 6 | Passive hips abduction so that the angle between them > 120° | 1 |
| 7 | Passive knees hyperextension > 10° | 1 |
| 8 | Thumbs hyperextension so that thumbs touch volar aspect of forearm | 1 |
| Total Scores | 8 | |