Range of Motion
Range of Motion
By:
Hossein Khorrami, Ph.D. DOMP
ROM, Definition
• Measurement of the distance and direction a
joint can move to its full potential
Factors affecting
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Ligaments
• Bones
• Capsule of the joint
• Bursa tissue
• Fascia, nerves, vessels..
Types of ROM
• Active
• Passive
• Active-Assisted
• With resist
Goniometer
Goniometry
Protrusion vs Retrusion
Excursion
ROM of upper trunk
Joint Movement Stationary arm Fulcrum position Moveable arm Normal
range
(degree)