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Range of Motion
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Graduate
02/26/2010

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Term
What is functional excursion? 
Definition
distance that a muscle is capable of shortening after it has been elongated to its maximum
Term
What is functional excursion influenced by? 
Definition
the joint it crosses
Term
What is active insufficiency? 
Definition
point at which the muscle is contracted through its full ROM 
Term
What is passive insufficiency? 
Definition
point at which the muscle is fully lengthened 
Term
What are indication for PROM? (2) 
Definition

1) acute, Inflammed tissue

2) Pt unable to move a segment

Term
What are the goals of PROM? (8)
Definition

1) Decrease complication from immobilization

2) Maintain joint mobility

3) Minimize contractures

4) Maintain muscle elasticity

5) Assist with circulation

6) Enhance synovial movement 

7) inhibit pain

8) assist with healing process

Term
What are the indications of AROM and AAROM? (4)
Definition

1) Pt able to actively contract muscle 

2) Weak musculature

3) Aerobic Conditioning

4) Regions above and below immobilzed

Term
What are the goals for AROM and AAROM? 
Definition

1) Maintain contractility

2) Sensory Feedback 

3) Stimulus for bone and tissue integrity

4) PRevent Thrombus

5) Develop coordination 

Term
What are the limitations for PROM? (3)
Definition

1) Wont prevent atrophy

2) Wont increase strength

3) Wont assist with circulation as much as AROM

Term
What are the limitations of AROM? (2)
Definition

1) Wont increase strength 

2) Wont develop skill or coordination

Term
What are the precautions for ROM ? 
Definition

1) Disruption of a healing process

2) increse pain or inflamtion

3) Precautions after Myocardial Infraction, Coronary Artery Bypass Graph, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) 

Term
How many rep should you apply for ROM? 
Definition
5-10
Term
What are forms of Self Assisted ROM? (2)
Definition

1) Manual 

2) Equipment

 

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