How to use this calculator
- Measure your wrist circumference just above the wrist bone.
- Enter sex and height.
- See frame size and where to aim in the healthy range.
How it works
Frame size uses the ratio of height to wrist circumference. Men: above 10.4 small, 9.6 to 10.4 medium, below 9.6 large. Women: above 11 small, 10.1 to 11 medium, below 10.1 large.
Reading your result
| Small frame | Aim for the lower part of the healthy range. |
|---|---|
| Medium frame | Middle of the range. |
| Large frame | Upper part of the range. |
Physiotherapy treatment
General fitness guidance is the core of physiotherapy for body composition / anthropometry. After an assessment, your physiotherapist sets a plan built around mobility, aerobic and strengthening exercises, progressed as your results improve. Hands-on treatment, pain relief and education are added where they help.
Exercises this calculator may recommend
Your result decides which of these appear, and at what dose.
Medical note
Calculators give estimates for general guidance and do not diagnose any condition. Stop and seek medical help for chest pain, fainting, sudden weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe or rapidly worsening pain. Always follow your surgeon's or doctor's instructions over any calculator.