lecture 6 - Exercise prescription for reduced (Passive) ROM

Question 1

what is responsible for reduced PROM

Answer 1

Neural component (neurological disorders)
- spasticity - neural drive limits extensibility because muscles involuntarily contract

Non-neural
- structural changes to muscle tendon unit

Muscle /tendon and/or other joint soft tissues

Question 2

Stretching - methods (Pros and cons)

Answer 2

• immediate increase in joint ROM

- no worthwhile short or long term effects in neurological patients

Question 3

Stretching principles

Answer 3

• independent
• 5-6x / week
• total time/ wk more important than hold time or session time
• use any new range actively - functional integration