range of motion (ROM)

Pathology

• limited range of motion may occur with joint disease
• pain associated with active range of motion suggests tendonitis or tendon rupture
• pain associated with passive range of motion suggests arthritis

Management

• if range of motion is impaired, physical therapy may be of benefit
• if impaired range of motion in the elderly affected driving, refer to occupational therapy with additional training & subspecialty certification in driver evaluation & treatment
  • see assessment of older drivers

More general terms

• sign/symptom

More specific terms

• active range of motion (AROM)
• passive range of motion (PROM)

Additional terms

• DeLuca factor
• range of motion exercises