Which concept denotes the therapist moving a joint through its available motion without the client’s muscle effort?

Which concept denotes the therapist moving a joint through its available motion without the client’s muscle effort?

• A. PROM
• B. ROM
• C. Orthotics
• D. Adapting the item

Answer: (A)

Passive Range of Motion is the therapist moving the joint through its available motion without the client’s muscle effort. This approach is used when the client cannot actively move the joint or needs movement to maintain flexibility, prevent contractures, and promote circulation, all without engaging the surrounding muscles. Active Range of Motion would involve the client producing the movement with their own muscles. The other terms refer to different concepts—ROM is a general term for movement range, orthotics are devices to support or align joints, and adapting the item involves altering tasks, not moving the joint.

Passive Range of Motion is the therapist moving the joint through its available motion without the client’s muscle effort. This approach is used when the client cannot actively move the joint or needs movement to maintain flexibility, prevent contractures, and promote circulation, all without engaging the surrounding muscles. Active Range of Motion would involve the client producing the movement with their own muscles. The other terms refer to different concepts—ROM is a general term for movement range, orthotics are devices to support or align joints, and adapting the item involves altering tasks, not moving the joint.