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Range of Motion
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/08/2013

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Term
Range of Motion (ROM)
Definition
The amount of movement that is possible at a joint.
Term
Active Range of Motion (AROM)
Definition
When the joint is moved, by the muscle that act on the joint. (No outside assistance- client moves it for themselves)
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Active-Assisted Range of Motion (A/AROM)
Definition
When the movement of the joint is assisted by an outside force such as the therapist or client.
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Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
Definition
When the joint is moved by an outside force such as the therapist.
Term
Precautions
Definition
A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
Term
Contraindications
Definition
Specific situation in which a drug procedure or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient.
Term
Joint Measurement
Definition
Used to evaluate ROM in persons whose physical dysfunction affects joint mobility.
Term
Procedure for measuring joint ROM involves:
Definition
  • correct positioning for client and therapist
  • exposure of joints to be measured
  • palpation
  • appropriate stabilization and hangling of parts
  • correct placement of the goniometer at the beginning and end of the ROM
Term
Goniometer
Definition
literally means "to measure angles"
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End-feel
Definition
Normal resistance to further joint motion; it is normally hard, soft, or firm.
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Functional Range of Motion
Definition
The amount of joint range necessary to perform essential ADLs and instrumental activities and daily living (IADLs) without the use of special equipment.
Term
Precaution 1
Definition
The client has joint inflammation or an infection.
Term
Precaution 2
Definition
The client is taking either medication for pain or muscle relaxants.
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Precaution 3
Definition
The client has osteoporosis, hypermobility, or subluxation of a joint.
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Precaution 4
Definition
The client has hemophilia.
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Precaution 5
Definition
The client has a hematoma.
Term
Precaution 6
Definition
The client has just had an injury to soft tissue.
Term
Precaution 7
Definition
The client has a newly united fracture.
Term
Precaution 8
Definition
The client has undergone prolonged immobilization.
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Precaution 9
Definition
Bony ankylosis is suspected.
Term
Precaution 10
Definition
The client has carcinoma of the bone or any fragile bone condition.
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Gravity Eliminated
Definition
Movement of a body part is neither hindered by or assisted by gravity.
Term
varies for one person to another
Definition
normal ROM
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