ROM

Question 1

AROM position for L hip abd to use gravity

Answer 1

Side lying right side

Question 2

Suggested reps for AROM

Answer 2

5-10 times

Question 3

Indications for PROM

Answer 3

1st 2-6 days or during inflammation after injury.
When AROM would hurt the healing process
When patient is unable to move actively

Question 4

Goals of PROM

Answer 4

Decrease complications that occur w immobilization
Maintain mobility and movement awareness
Minimize contractures
Maintain elasticity
Assist circulation 
Enhance synovial movement
Decrease pain

Question 5

PROM does NOT

Answer 5

Prevent muscle atrophy
Increase strength or endurance
Give circulation as much as active movement does

Question 6

Is PROM considered a manual technique for billing?

Answer 6

No. It is a therapeutic exercise

Question 7

Indications for AAROM

Answer 7

Subacute stage of healing
Patient can contract mm but can’t move full ROM
Can be used for aerobic conditioning

Question 8

Indications for AROM

Answer 8

Pt is able to contract a segment wi or without assistance

Question 9

Goals of AROM

Answer 9

Provide sensory feedback
Stress to issues attachment/stimulus for bone and joint integrity
Maintain elasticity
Increase circulation and prevent thrombus formation
Develop coordination

Question 10

Self assisted ROM tools

Answer 10

Wand or T bar
Wall climbing
Overhead pulleys
Skate or powder board
Reciprocal exercise unit