Tle

• Range of Motion

  The full movement potential of a joint
• Types of range of motion

  • Active
  • Passive
  • Active Assistive
• PROM

  Passive Range of Motion
• Passive Range of Motion

  Movement of a body part by an external force, without the person's own muscle contraction
• Passive Range of Motion Exercises

  1. Movement

  2. Stretching

  3. Positioning
• Active Range of Motion

  Movement of a body part using the person's own muscle contraction, without external assistance
• Active Range of Motion

  • Improved range of motion
  • Strengthened muscles
  • Increased flexibility
  • Reduced pain
  • Improved overall function
• Active Range of Motion Exercises

  1. Head tilts, forward and back

  2. Head tilts, side to side

  3. Head turns

  4. Shoulder movement, up and down

  5. Shoulder movement, side to side

  6. Shoulder rotation

  7. Elbow bends

  8. Wrist bends

  9. Wrist rotation

  10. Palm up, palm down

  11. Finger bends

  12. Finger spreads

  13. Finger-to-thumb touches

  14. Thumb-to-palm stretches
• Active Assistive Range of Motion

  When aid is provided mechanically, such as with slings, pulleys, wheels, finger ladders, etc.