the term refers specifically to the angle of movement allowed by a joint when one of it's bony levers or body segments moves from its neutral position to its potentional
The amount that a joint will move from a straight position to a completely bent position
The proper arc of movement -- from the beginning, through the middle, and on to the end -- of an exercise Also, the range of comfortable and proper movement of a joint of the human body
The range of translation and rotation of a joint for each of its degrees of freedom
The normal range of movement of any body joint Range of Motion also refers to exercises designedto maintain this range and prevent contractures
this refers to exercizes used to keep affected joints from freezing up It is usually abbreviated as ROM A physical therapist or an occupational therapist should guide the patient or parent in how to do these exersizes
The full spectrum of a joint's possible movements The shoulder joint has a greater range of motion than any other joint in the human body