Therapy and movement
Range of motion is a basic technique used for examination of movement and for initiating movement into a program of therapeutic intervention.
Objective:
- Identify the 4 types of Range Of Motion (ROM)
Preparation activity
What do you know about this topic in English?
Match the term with the correct definition.
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Assistance is provided by exterior force (usually a person).
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Patient uses a healthy body part to make the injured or paralyzed part move.
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Little to no voluntary muscle contraction by the client.
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Active contraction of the muscles of the patient to effect the movement unassisted.
Let’s Listen: Podcast
A physiotherapist is presenting on Range of motion for a group of occupational therapist (OT) and physiotherapist (PT) aides.
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