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Range of Motion (ROM) in Physical Therapy

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How does passive range of motion (PROM) help in enhancing synovial movement?

By increasing muscle extensibility
By assisting circulation (correct)
By inhibiting pain
By maintaining joint stability

What is one of the goals of maintaining joint and connective tissue mobility?

Prevent the formation of adhesions (correct)
Enhance synovial movement
Maintain muscle extensibility
Prevent osteoporosis

What is one benefit of maintaining the physiological properties of muscles?

Minimizing the formation of contracture (correct)
Preventing osteoporosis
Decreasing pain
Assisting circulation

Why is it important to maintain the patient's awareness of movements?

To stimulate kinesthetic receptors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT a goal of maintaining range of motion?

Inhibiting pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of using passive range of motion (PROM) according to Dr. Saeed Mohamed?

Determining muscle flexibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to prevent the loss of minerals from bones during therapy?

To prevent osteoporosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a function of passive range of motion (PROM) therapy?

Stimulate kinesthetic receptors for awareness of movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain physiological properties such as extensibility and elasticity in muscles?

To minimize the formation of contracture (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does passive range of motion (PROM) contribute to maintaining joint health?

Enhancing synovial movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

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