ROM

Question 1

How would you define Full/ Normal ROM?

Answer 1

CONSENSUS OF LARGE POPULATION OF WHAT NORMAL SHOULD BE.  
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A GOOD AIM
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IE - GH: 180

Question 2

How would you define Passive/ Anatomical ROM?

Answer 2

PASSIVE RANGE
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DEPENDENT ON PERSON
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IE - GH: 160 (weaker person than avg)

Question 3

How would you define Active ROM?

Answer 3

FULL RANGE ACHIEVED BY INDIVIDUAL ALONE
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SAME OR LESS THAN PASSIVE
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IE - GH: 160 or less (using same example)

Question 4

How would you define Functional ROM (ADLs)?

Answer 4

INDEPENDENCE ROM
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NOT TRYING TO RESTOR FULL ROM
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MAINTENANCE OF FUNCTIONAL ABILITY

Question 5

Is passive ROM enough to prevent thrombus formation?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

Name the 5 steps of the ROM progression approach?

Answer 6

1. AROM - surrounding joints and structures
2. PROM - affected joint, maintain + gain ROM
3. AA ROM - affected joint, gain control ROM
4. AROM - affected joint, develop coordination
5. AR ROM - affected joint, strengthen