ROM and Stretching Flashcards
Fuctional Excursion
-entire length of a muscle
-max elongation
Range of Motion
-used for examination of movement
PROM
-motion produced by external force (PT)
-no active contraction
-motion only through pain free range
Indication:
-Don’t disrupt repair
-pain
-neurological inability to activate muscles
Goals:
-avoid stiffness
-mainstain mobility
-mitigate pain
-avoid contracture
AROM and A-AROM
-motion produced by active contraction or a combination
-demonstrate using PROM
-movement in pain free range
Indication:
-move against gravity
Goals:
-restore AROM
Limitations:
-not enough to sustain strength
ROM Contraindications
-disruptive to healing process (precautions)
-response or condition is life threatening
Exam, Eval, Treatment of ROM
-level of ROM present
-safe amount of motion
-pattern of motion that meets goals
-pt response
-document
-re-eval and modify
Patient Preparation for ROM
-decribe
-free the area/drape
-position pt and PT
Application of Techniques of ROM
-control movement
-support areas of poor structural integrity
-move segment through pain free range
-smooth and slow
-repetitions
Self-Assisted ROM
-pt can determine level of assistance
Equipment:
-wantd, wall climbing, ball rolling, overhead pulleys, skateboard, reciprocal exercise (bike)
Continuous PROM
-CPM
-mechanical device that moves joint slowly and continuously through controlled ROM
-for pt unable to move themselves
Benefits:
-prevents contractures
-stimulates healing structures
-increases synovial fluid lube
-prevents degrading from immobilization
-quicker return of ROM
-decreases postop pain
Functional Patterns
-asssits teaching ADLs and IADLs
-help realize value and purpose
-motor patterns
-meaningful exercises
Acute ROM
PROM
-3-5 reps w/in pain tolerance
-several times a day
Subacute ROM
-PROM to AAROM to AROM
-gravity eliminated to antigravity
10-15 reps with brief hold w/in pain free range
-2-3x per day
Chronic/Functional ROM
-AROM
->30 reps for maintenance of ROM
-stretching to gain ROM
Stretching
-therapeutic maneuver to move soft tissues
-improve ROM of hypomobility
Dynamic Flexibility
-flexibility of muscle due to active mmt
-how high you can kick your leg
Passive Flexibility
-flexibility of muscle due to a passsive force
-PROM usually greater
-how far someone can bend your leg