Range of Motion - Class 2 Flashcards
what is range of motion used for
basic technique
used for examination of movement
initiating movement into a program of therapeutic intervention
ROM
movement of each joint and muscle through its available arc of motion
what affects ROM
structure of the joints
integrity/flexibility of soft tissues that cross over the joints
muscle range
actual fxnal excursion of muscles
how can muscle range be measured
flexibility testing or mm length tests
fxnal excursion/extensibility of muscles
neuromuscular skill
necessary when a pt is actively involved in a mobility exercise
what does neuromuscular skill provide
control
what does neuromuscular skill require
mm strength and endurance
how is neuromuscular skill assesed
using active mobility tests
what allows for normal ROM to occur
constant interplay b/w joint ROM, muscle length and neuromuscular skill
maintaining normal ROM
important for different body segments to be moved regularly
factors that could lead to decreased ROM
systemic
joint
neurological
muscular dzs
surgical or traumatic injuries
general inactivity
fxnal ROM
ability of structures or segments of the body to move or be moved to allow the presence of ROM for fxnal activity
fxnal mobility
ability of an individual to initiate, control, or sustain active movements of the body to perform simple to complex motor skills
normal mobility requires
adequate tissue length to allow full ROM
neuromuscular skill to accomplish movement
adequate tissue length to allow full ROM –> normal mobility
passive mobility
neuromuscular skill to accomplish movement –> normal mobility
active mobility
how can ROM be used as an ongoing assessment
IE
follow up visits
ROM as a treatment
PROM
AROM
how can ROM be used as a treatment
specific exercises is form of ROM activities to improve ROM around a joint
can be performed in cardinal planes
can be performed in multiple planes
ROM in the cardinal planes
flexion-extension
ABD-ADD
ROM in multiple planes
PNF mobility
fxnal mobility
multiple planes –> PNF
D1 flexion-extension
–> flexion/ABD/ER
multiple planes –> fxnal mobility
movement through full motion to allow for normal performance of a fxnal task
when should I start using ROM exercises
as soon as possible
-if restricted PROM
-if limited/painful AAROM
-if weak/painful AROM
types of ROM
PROM
AAROM
AROM