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active range of motion

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active range of motion (AROM),
the range of movement through which a patient can actively (without assistance) move a joint using the adjacent muscles.

active range of motion,
n any unassisted movement of a joint.


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Passive range of motion (PROM) and active range of motion (AROM) of the right shoulder in a supine position revealed 155 degrees of flexion, 95 degrees of abduction, 100 degrees of medial rotation, and 40 degrees of lateral rotation.
Check pupil reaction, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, grasp, and active range of motion of all extremities.
Shoulder active range of motion was measured with the patient in a seated position.
 
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