continuous passive motion Flashcards
1
Q
benefits
A
enhances nutrition and metabolic activity to articular cartilage
articular cartilage regrowth is stimulated
increased healing rate
increased ROM
decreased edema
decreased pain
2
Q
indications for use
A
post surgery: arthroplasty, meniscectomy, joint debridement, manipulations
joint contractures
3
Q
appropriate rate
A
2 cycles per minute
right after knee replacement
