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Active & Passive Rom
Active & Passive Rom
A. Understanding
Is a joint movement exercise that allows the contraction and movement of the
muscle, where the client moves each of the joints according to normal movement
either actively or passively.
B. Purpose
1. Increase or maintain muscle flexibility and strength.
2. Maintain heart and respiratory function
3. Prevent contractures and stiffness in the joints
C. Type of ROM
1. Passive ROM
The nurse performs the client joint movement according to the normal range
of motion (the passive client). Muscle strength 50%
2. Active ROM
Nurses provide motivation, and guide the client in performing joint movement
independently in accordance with the range of motion of the normal joint
(active client). Muscle strength 75%
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