Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...

Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you can move or stretch a part of your body, such as a joint or a muscle. It’s different for each of us. For example, some people can do complete splits, but ...

The pendulum or Codman exercise is a passive shoulder exercise often prescribed for shoulder rehabilitation. It supports the passive range of motion of the joint and doesn’t require muscle contraction ...

A broken leg can significantly impact your ability to perform daily tasks — most inconveniently, walking. Rehab is often performed through physical therapy for a broken tibia or fibula to restore ...

You do it all—warm up, sweat, stretch, and recover. But your workout routine actually still isn’t complete without one ...

Background: Adequate and intensive rehabilitation is an important requirement for successful total knee arthroplasty. Although research suggests that Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) should be ...

No one likes being sidelined by knee pain. And if your ache is from a torn meniscus, it can linger for weeks. Contrary to popular belief, meniscus tears aren’t exclusive to athletes. They can happen ...

1 Discipline of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 Department of Ambulatory and Primary Health Care, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, New ...