FA II

Question 0

AROM- Active Range of Motion

Answer 0

The arc of motion through which the joint passes when Voluntarily moved by muscles acting on the joint.

Question 1

ROM

Answer 1

The extent of movement that occurs at a joint.

ROM is joint movement: Active, Passive, Or combination of both.
Motion occurs in an arc, the joint acts as the axis or pivot of the arc.

Question 2

PROM- Passive Range of Motion

Answer 2

The arc of motion through which the joint passes when moved by an outside force.

Question 3

AAROM- Active Assist Range of Motion

Answer 3

The patient does at least half of the ROM and is assisted to complete the FULL ROM.

Question 4

SROM- Self Range of Motion

Answer 4

The patient assists their affected side with their unaffected side as instructed by the therapist.

Question 5

Functional Range of Motion

Answer 5

The minimum ROM needed to execute performance in essential areas of occupation without the use of special equipment.

Question 6

The role of the OTA in joint measurement:

Answer 6

OTA MUST KNOW:

1. The degree and type of motion that will occur at a specific joint.
2. The average or normal ROM
3. How to position herself and the patient during measurement.

Question 7

Joint ROM measured by what and what planes?

Answer 7

measured by a Goniometer and motions body occur in 3 cardinal planes.

1. sagittal
2. forntal
3. Horizontal