Range of movement (ROM)

Question 1

Active range of movement

Answer 1

Space in which you move a part of your body by using your muscles. You make the effort without outside help

Question 2

Passive range of movement

Answer 2

Ability of a joint to be moved through its normal arc of motion while relaxed, with motion being performed by an outside source

Question 3

Resisted range of movement

Answer 3

Act of either you actively moving against an immovable or resistive object

Question 4

Grades of resisted ROM

Answer 4

0 - No muscle movement
1 - Muscle movement without joint motion
2- Moves with gravity eliminated
3 - Moves against gravity but not resistance
4 - Moves against gravity and light resistance
5 - Normal strength