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Functional Anatomy II
Assessment joint range of motion (Early chapter 8)
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Anatomy
08/26/2011
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What is ROM
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Range of Motion

the extend of movement that occurs at a joint
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What is PROM
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passive range of motion is the arc of motion through which the joint passes when it is moved by an outside force
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Which is greater ROM or PROM
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PROM
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What pathologies can limit joint movement
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CVA, arthritis, fractures, CP
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