Week 1 Flashcards
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PROM can determine
Limits on lotion
Joint stability
Muscle Or soft tissue elasticity.
What are indications for PROM?
When AROM CI'd or not possible Decrease complications of immobility Maintain muscle elasticity Decrease pain Assist healing Decrease contracture formation. Maintain neurological awareness of movement Preceding passive stretching.
Indications for AROM and AAROM
Same as PROM plus benefit of muscle contraction.
Stimulus for bone integrity
Sensory feedback from contracting muscles.
Maintenance of contractility and elasticity.