Performing ROM & ResROM

Question 1

If a client can do AROM against gravity, what is the next step?

Answer 1

Resistive ROM

Question 2

If a client cannot lift against AROM what should you try?

Answer 2

AROM - gravity eliminated

Question 3

If a client cannot lift AROM in gravity eliminated what are the next steps?

Answer 3

Passive ROM

• Then progress to ResROM - gravity eliminated
• Then progress to AROM - with gravity

Question 4

How is PROM performed?

Answer 4

We move client’s joint

• Slow, full range movement
• Hold position at end of range
• Support the joint proximally & distally

Question 5

What is the goal of ResROM?

Answer 5

To build joint stability

To build strength to progress to AROM

Question 6

What are the 3 steps of ‘Functional ROM Assessment’?

Answer 6

STEP 1:-
AROM first against gravity (gravity-eliminated if necessary)
- Ask to move through full ROM

STEP 2:-
PROM to stabilize joint
- To move slowly through normal range

STEP 3:-
AAROM for client’s best effort
- Client starts movement then we assist to complete full ROM