ROM Basics
This tool is used to measure joint range of motion.
What is a goniometer?
The recommended initial hold time for most stretching exercises.
What is 15-30 seconds?
A post-operative patient who is unable to actively move should initially receive this intervention.
What is PROM?
Stretching is used to increase this tissue property.
What is extensibility?
PROM is commonly used to determine this characteristic at the end of a movement.
What is end feel?
Movement produced entirely by muscle contraction.
What is AROM?
A sustained stretch held at end range is called this type of stretching.
What is static stretching?
This condition is a contraindication to stretching.
What is acute inflammation?
Reduced motion due to any cause.
What is hypomobility?
PROM is indicated for patients who are unable to actively participate because they are in this state.
What is coma or paralysis?
Movement produced by an outside force with no active muscle contraction by the patient.
What is PROM?
This lifestyle factor contributes to hypomobility and decreased flexibility.
What is a sedentary lifestyle?
Stretching should not occur when this type of pain is present during elongation.
What is sharp or acute pain?
ROM beyond normal expectations.
What is hypermobility?
During acute inflammation, PROM should be performed within this range.
What is the pain-free or relatively pain-free range?
This type of ROM combines patient effort with external assistance.
What is AAROM?
This region of the stress-strain curve results in permanent tissue lengthening.
What is the plastic range?
AROM can contribute to strengthening when muscle strength is below this grade.
What is 4/5?
Both AROM and AAROM can provide this benefit through contracting muscles.
What is sensory feedback?
Spending weeks in a cast commonly causes ROM loss through this mechanism.
What is prolonged immobilization?
PROM does NOT improve these two aspects of muscle performance.
What are strength and endurance?
This phenomenon occurs when tissue gradually lengthens under a prolonged load.
What is creep?
PROM does not improve either of these two muscle-performance variables.
What are strength and endurance?
These structural abnormalities may be congenital or acquired and can limit ROM.
What are deformities?
A physician may prescribe PROM only after this type of surgical procedure involving muscle resection.
What is a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)?