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passive range of motion

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passive range of motion (PROM),
the moving of a joint through its range of motion without exertion by the subject usually done by an examiner who moves the person's body part manually.


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Physical therapy, including active and passive range of motion exercises, plus daily moderate exercise like walking, can help to maintain normal muscle tone and function.
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Contracture is a loss of passive range of motion assessed by measuring maximum passive joint excursion (Horsley et al 2007, Harvey et al 2006, Refshauge et al 2006, Folpp et al 2006).
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