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| The amount of movement that is possible at a joint. |
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| Active Range of Motion (AROM) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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Definition
| When the joint is moved by an outside force such as the therapist. |
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| A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. |
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| Specific situation in which a drug procedure or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient. |
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Definition
| Used to evaluate ROM in persons whose physical dysfunction affects joint mobility. |
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| Procedure for measuring joint ROM involves: |
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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
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| literally means "to measure angles" |
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Definition
| Normal resistance to further joint motion; it is normally hard, soft, or firm. |
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Term
| Functional Range of Motion |
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Definition
| The amount of joint range necessary to perform essential ADLs and instrumental activities and daily living (IADLs) without the use of special equipment. |
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Definition
| The client has joint inflammation or an infection. |
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| The client is taking either medication for pain or muscle relaxants. |
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| The client has osteoporosis, hypermobility, or subluxation of a joint. |
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| The client has hemophilia. |
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| The client has a hematoma. |
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| The client has just had an injury to soft tissue. |
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Definition
| The client has a newly united fracture. |
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| The client has undergone prolonged immobilization. |
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| Bony ankylosis is suspected. |
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| The client has carcinoma of the bone or any fragile bone condition. |
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| Movement of a body part is neither hindered by or assisted by gravity. |
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| varies for one person to another |
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