Passive range of motion exercises are a type of physical therapy where the patient doesnotperform any movement themselves. Instead, the therapist moves the limb or body part around the stiff joint, gently stretching muscles and reminding them how to move correctly.
PURPOSE OF PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION
Reduce muscle stiffness
Improve joint mobility
To decrease or inhibit pain
Improvebloodflow to the affected area
To determine the joints affected
PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISE MOVEMENT
FLEXTION
EXTENSION
ADDUCTION
ABDUCTION
ROTATION
ULNAR DEVIATION
RADIAL DEVIATION
BENEFITS OF PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION
Its benefits enhancemusclefunction and flexibility
Allowing you to move with greaterease and comfort throughout your daily and athletic activities
Reduces your chance of injury
Increases your range of motion
Stretching is an important part of being active. Its benefits enhance muscle function, allowing you to move with greaterease and comfort throughout your daily and athletic activities.
Regularstretching reduces your chance of injury, enhancesflexibility, and increases your range of motion. Your body will feel better when it has less of the muscle tension, soreness, and tightness that often accompany exercise.
PROPERSEQUENCE OF MOVEMENTS ON PASSIVERANGE OF MOTION IN UPPEREXTREMITIES
