Passive Movements intro

Question 1

Uses of Relaxed Passive Movements

Answer 1

Assessment of a joint
Maintain or increase joint range
Maintain extensibility of muscle, tendon and ligaments
Provide proprioceptive stimulation
Prevent soft tissue shortening

Question 2

Principles of application of relaxed movements

Answer 2

Relaxation of body part
Fixation
Support
Range
Speed and duration
Sequence
Traction 
Compression

Question 3

Precautions of passive movements

Answer 3

Careful handling; skin damage eg. burns/flail limb, paralysis
Passive movement should be pain free
Take care around intra-venous infusion sites

Question 4

Contraindications of passive movements

Answer 4

Recent fractures
Severe soft tissue damage preventing the safe use of passive movements
Compromised circulation