Active ROM ExercisesĪctive ROM exercises- In this type of exercise the joint movement is done purely by the person performing the exercise. However, it is assisted by an external force (therapist or a piece of equipment such as a wand or the other arm). Active Assisted ROM ExerciseĪctive-assisted ROM exercises- this type of exercise requires an active muscular contraction by the person performing the exercise to move the joint. A physical therapist or a ROM machine applies pressure to move the joint. It is not accompanied by an active muscular contraction by the person performing the exercise. In Passive ROM exercises the movement of the joint is completely passive. There are 3 different types of ROM exercises: Passive Range of Motion Exercises, Active-Assisted Range of Motion Exercises, and Active Range of Motion Exercises Passive ROM Exercises The type of range of motion exercises will change as you recover from an injury and the nature of your condition changes.Ī ROM exercise is an activity aimed at improving or maintaining the ROM of a particular joint. If you have a more severe condition, you may need to do them every day. If you have a mild condition, you may only need to do range of motion exercises a few times a week. How often you should do range of motion exercises depends on individual factors such as the severity of your condition, your age, and your overall health. Range of motion exercises are important for people who have reduced range of motion, which may be caused by acute injury, repetitive strain injuries, joint degeneration, or chronic lack of movement. Range of motion exercises are exercises that help improve the range of motion of a joint.
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