Principles of Range of Motion (9/3d) Flashcards
Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
The pt is not actively doing the motion, an external force is causing it
Hard to truly accomplish if pt is awake
Active Range of Motion (AROM)
The pt is actively causing the motion
Active Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM)
The pt is actively causing motion, but PT is also assisting
Flexibility
the ability of the muscle to elongate/stretch
What range of motion testings are usually part of examination/intervention?
PROM and AROM
What the difference between AROM and PROM indicates
difference between what they can actively do vs what they are capable of
PROM indicates…
indicates tissue length
If limited, can indicate issues with length or structure (muscle, tendon, nerve, etc)
If PROM is less than AROM
Patient is likely not relaxed
If PROM is greater than AROM
Indicates force production issue, lag will be noticed
Joint position
The degrees indicating what position from neutral the joint is in
EX: knee flexion 20 degrees
Joint excursion
Degrees indicating the range of movement in the joint
EX: knee bends from 20-90 degrees → 70 deg
Why use AROM
if you want to improve muscle performance and ability to move on its own
Why use AAROM
if pt has precaution that makes full muscle activation unsafe
Why use PROM
if pt is unable to do active motion (EX: neuro deficit)
manual therapy
reduces fatigue
helps stretch
Why use stretching
to improve flexibility through passive motion
