Range of Motion

Question 1

What are the 3 types of barriers with joint movement?

Answer 1

1. Anatomic barrier
2. Physiologic barrier
3. Pathologic barrier

Question 2

Which barrier is determined by anatomical shape and fit of bones?

Answer 2

Anatomic barrier

Question 3

Which barrier is the ROM protective by protective nerve and sensory function to support optimal function?

Answer 3

Physiologic barrier

Question 4

Which barrier is an adaptation where the protective function limits instead of supports?

Answer 4

Pathologic barrier

Question 5

What are the indications of ROM?

Answer 5

1. Decrease of ROM
2. Stiffness with movement
3. Muscle imbalances of muscles surrounding joint

Question 6

How to perform active resistive movement?

Answer 6

Client actively moves the joint against a resistance provided by the therapist

Question 7

How to perform active assited ROM?

Answer 7

The client and therapist perform the movement together

Question 8

How to perform passive (assisted)?

Answer 8

Client relaxes and therapist moves the clients limb for them

Question 9

What are the rules of ROM techniques?

Answer 9

1. Stay in comfortable ranges
2. Stay pain free
3. Client must be stabilized, allowing only the joint being worked to be moved
4. Move at a slow even pace
5. Utilize techniques to relax muscle tension first in the case of stiffness or inability of client to relax the area

Question 10

What are the effects of ROM tech?

Answer 10

1. The controlled stimulation of joint mechanoreceptors which creates readjustment tendon in the reflex centers of the brain and spinal cord
2. Encourages lubrication of the joint
3. Decreases stiffness and pain in joint

Question 11

What are the contraindications?

Answer 11

1. Pushing past anatomical or physiological barriers
2. Movement is painful