range of motion (ROM)
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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[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition Parada JT et al (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2010
Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2022 - ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012