AROM

Question 1

AROM

Answer 1

Active Range Of Motion
(Patient does it themselves)
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Question 2

These movements are also called

Answer 2

physiological movements

Question 3

The end of active movement is sometimes referred to as the

Answer 3

physiological barrier

Question 4

Contractile, nervous, and inert tissues are involved or moved during

Answer 4

Active movements

Question 5

The examiner should note which movements, if any…

Answer 5

cause pain or other symptoms and the amount and quality of pain that results

Question 6

Trick movements are

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modified movements that the patient consciously or unconsciously uses to accomplish what the examiner has asked the patient to do

Question 7

Active Movement may be abnormal for several reasons such as

Answer 7

Pain
Tight or shortened muscles
Weakness

Question 8

This inability to move through the available ROM is sometimes called

Answer 8

Lag

Question 9

The examiner should ensure the movement is performed at a

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smooth constant speed in the desired direction using the most efficient pathway through full ROM

Question 10

Examiner should observe the following during the active movement

Answer 10

✓ When and where during each of the movements the onset of pain occurs
✓ Whether the movement increases the intensity and quality of the pain
✓ The reaction of the patient to pain
✓ The amount of observable restriction and its nature
✓ The pattern of movement
✓ The rhythm and quality of movement
✓ The movement of associated joints
✓ The willingness of the patient to move the part