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Abbr. CPM A technique in which a joint, usually the knee, is moved constantly in a mechanical splint to prevent stiffness and to increase the range of motion.

continuous passive motion (CPM),

a technique for maintaining or increasing the amount of movement in a joint, using a mechanical device that applies force to produce joint motion without normal muscle function.

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For instance, the RCTs on exercises after a total hip replacement for severe hip OA were excluded; RCTs with frequent use of continuous passive motion (CPM) fop lowing a total knee arthroplasty for severe knee OA (49-61) also were excluded.

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The comparable quarter in 2001 included revenues of $14 million, related expenses and one-time costs associated with the sale of the company's continuous passive motion (CPM) business, which was sold in July 2001.

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