Chapter 10: Mobility Assessments Flashcards
1
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Range of Motion (ROM)
A
The amount of motion available at a specific joint.
2
Q
Flexibility
A
The present state or ability of a joint to move through a range of motion.
3
Q
Mobility
A
The entire available range of motion at a joint and the body’s neuromuscular control of that motion.
4
Q
Active Motion
A
The amount of motion obtained solely through voluntary contraction.
5
Q
Passive Motion
A
The amount obtained by the examiner without any assistance by the client.
6
Q
Mobility Restriction
A
The inability to move a joint through what should be its full range of motion.
