It can be used to lengthen out tight muscle and increase
passive range of motion. In this technique, the tight muscle is the antagonist, hence the agonist contracts (provided that the agonist is strong enough).
CPM = continuous passive motion, DF = dorsiflexion, DOF = degrees of freedom, PF = plantar flexion, PMS = prolonged muscle stretch, PROM =
passive range of motion, ROH = ramp-and-hold position perturbation, ROM = range of motion.
6 to 12 weeks: scar mobilization as well as active, active assisted and
passive range of motion exercises; after 8 weeks: resistive exercises for full excursion and blocked positions as well as protective splinting in public or when sleeping.
In conclusion, the selection of an AFO to use in a child is based on examination of active and
passive range of motion and assessment of the functional goals.
Scalzitti DA (2003): Because of the risk of developing heterotopic ossification, are
passive range of motion exercises contraindicated following traumatic injuries?
I argued, "But the wrist had some
passive range of motion, there were capillary refills, and the patient felt the pinwheel.
This included a structural assessment of pelvic alignment in the sitting, standing, supine and prone positions; an evaluation of the heights of the iliac crests, the posterior and anterior superior iliac spine, pubic tubercles, ischial tuberosities, and inferior lateral angles of the sacrum; as well as both active and
passive range of motion of the lumbar spine and hips, and strength and flexibility of the pelvic and spinal stabilizers.
* Increased
passive range of motion of hamstrings and hip flexors
With
passive range of motion, it is crucial to identify those joints where movement is restricted.
Thinking back to the deformed chicken admonition, I carefully provided
passive range of motion to its legs and wings at feeding time.
Working on the team with the psychologist are physical and occupational therapists, as needed, to help the child in maintaining bodily integrity through exercise,
passive range of motion and modalities as necessary and/or training in use and acceptance of adaptive devices.
The dogs had
passive range of motion exercises, along with sit-stand exercises, controlled walking, and work in an underwater treadmill.