ROM

Question 1

when the joint is moved by the surrounding muscles and tendons

Answer 1

AROM (active range of motion)

Question 2

when the joint is moved by an outside force

Answer 2

PROM (passive range of motion)

Question 3

What are some contraindications to measuring ROM?

Answer 3

1) joint dislocation
2) unhealed fractures
3) immediately after surgery

Question 4

what end feel is bone on bone?

Answer 4

Hard End Feels

Question 5

what end feel is when soft tissue cause the end motion?

Answer 5

Soft End Feels

Question 6

what end feel has a firm, springy sensation and is limited by tension on surrounding tissue?

Answer 6

Firm End Feels

Question 7

What are some precautions for ROM?

Answer 7

1) joint inflammation or infection
2) currently taking meds for pain
3) osteoporosis hyper mobility or subluxation of a joint
4) hemophilia
5) hematoma
6) new soft tissue injury
7) newly united fracture
8) recent prolonged immobilization
9) bone carcinoma

Question 8

When doing PROM, it is best to approach the client on the side you are……

Answer 8

going to perform the range on

Question 9

the center of the goniometer is called the…..

Answer 9

fulcrum