Range of Motion Exercise

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction. 1

2 Definitions of Range of Motion Exercises. 1

3 Indications and Goals for Range of Motion. 1

4 Limitations of Range of Motion. 1

5 Contraindications to Range of Motion. 1

6 Procedures for Applying Range of Motion Techniques. 1

7 Techniques for Joint and Muscle ROM Using Anatomic Planes of Motion. 1

8 Techniques for Rom Using Combined Patterns of Motion. 2

9 Techniques of ROM using Self Assistance and Mechanical Assistance. 2

10 Range of Motion Through Functional Patterns. 2

11 Summary. 2

1 Introduction

1.1

2 Definitions of Range of Motion Exercises

2.1

3 Indications and Goals for Range of Motion

3.1 Passive Rom

3.1.1

3.2 Active and Active-Assistive ROM

3.2.1

3.3 Special Considerations

3.3.1

4 Limitations of Range of Motion

4.1

5 Contraindications to Range of Motion

5.1

6 Procedures for Applying Range of Motion Techniques

6.1

7 Techniques for Joint and Muscle ROM Using Anatomic Planes of Motion

1.1

2 Definitions of Range of Motion Exercises

2.1

3.1 Passive Rom

3.1.1

3.2 Active and Active-Assistive ROM

3.2.1

3.3 Special Considerations

3.3.1

4.1

5.1

6.1

7.1 Upper Extremity

7.1.1

7.2 Lower Extremity

7.2.1 Hip and Knee: Simultaneous Flexion and Extension (Figure 2-15a and B)

7.2.2

7.2.3 Hip: Extension (Hyperextension) (Figure 2-16)

7.2.4

7.2.5 Elongation of two-joint muscles crossing the hip and knee

7.2.6

7.2.7 Hip: abduction and adduction (Figure 2-18)

7.2.8

7.2.9 Hip: internal (medial) external (lateral) rotation

7.2.10

7.2.11 Ankle: dorsiflexion (Figure 2-20)

7.2.12

7.2.13 Ankle: plantarflexion

7.2.14

7.2.15 Subtalar (lower ankle) joint: inversion and eversion (Figure 2-20a and B)

7.2.16

7.2.17 Transverse tarsal joint: supination and pronation (Figure 2-22)

7.2.18

7.2.19 Joints of the toes: flexion and extension and abduction and adduction (metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints) (Figure 2-23)

7.2.20

7.3 Cervical Spine

7.3.1

7.4 Lumbar Spine

7.4.1

8.1

9.1

10.1

11.1