PROM Knee/Ankle

Question 1

Step One

Answer 1

Explain Procedure

Question 2

Step Two

Answer 2

Provide Privacy

Question 3

Step Three

Answer 3

Client is in Supine position, ask client to express any pain during exercises

Question 4

Step Four

Answer 4

Support leg at knee and ankle, bends the knee and returns leg to clients normal position ( Flexion/ Extension) at least three times unless pain is expressed. Move joints slowly and gently thru the ROM discontinuing if pain is expressed

Question 5

Step Five

Answer 5

While supporting he foot and ankle close to the bed, push/pull the foot toward clients head ( Dorsiflexion/Plantar flexion) at least three times unless pain is expressed, moving joints slowly and gently thru the exercises.

Question 6

Step six

Answer 6

Signaling device in reach, bed in low position

Question 7

Step Seven

Answer 7

Wash hands