Passive Range Of Motion includes which motions?

Passive Range Of Motion includes which motions?

• A. Flexion Only
• B. Abduction And Rotation Only
• C. Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Rotation
• D. Extension Only

Answer: (C)

Passive range of motion involves moving a joint through all of its available motions to keep joints flexible and prevent stiffness or contractures. For most joints, this includes flexion (bending), extension (straightening), abduction (moving away from the body), adduction (moving toward the body), and rotation (twisting). Because PROM covers these movements, the best answer includes flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation. Choices that include only one or two motions don’t fully represent the range of movements PROM aims to maintain. When performing PROM, do it slowly and smoothly, support the limb, and stop if there is any pain or resistance beyond the resident’s comfortable ROM.

Passive range of motion involves moving a joint through all of its available motions to keep joints flexible and prevent stiffness or contractures. For most joints, this includes flexion (bending), extension (straightening), abduction (moving away from the body), adduction (moving toward the body), and rotation (twisting). Because PROM covers these movements, the best answer includes flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation. Choices that include only one or two motions don’t fully represent the range of movements PROM aims to maintain. When performing PROM, do it slowly and smoothly, support the limb, and stop if there is any pain or resistance beyond the resident’s comfortable ROM.