The arc created by the flexion of a limb at the joint, usually expressed by degrees.

The structure of a joint allows it to make certain movements. These movements are called the range of motion and are limited by the structure of the joint. These movements do not include overextending or stressing the joint.

the degree of movement possible for each joint

The amount of movement that can occur in a joint expressed in degrees.

this refers to exercizes used to keep affected joints from freezing up. It is usually abbreviated as ROM. A physical therapist or an occupational therapist should guide the patient or parent in how to do these exersizes.

Moving through a complete range of motion (ROM) allows the muscles to stretch before contraction and increases the number of muscle fibers being recruited. This produces maximum contraction and force. By working the full ROM, flexibility will be maintained and possibly increased.

The range, measured in degrees through which a joint can be moved.

the term refers specifically to the angle of movement allowed by a joint when one of it's bony levers or body segments moves from its neutral position to its potentional.

A measurement of how much a joint can go through all of its normal motion.

The amount of movement present at a person's joint

The normal distance a joint can move in certain directions

The range of movement at a joint.

The movement of a joint through its full range of normal movements.

Refers to the limits of motion of the joints and muscles associated with an exercise.

The movement available in a joint.

the range through which a joint can move from neutral (zero degrees) to a fully flexed position

the distance within which a joint is able to move.

The range through which a joint can be moved, usually its range of flexion and extension. Active range of motion (AROM) is the active movement of a muscle. Passive range of motion (PROM) is the motion range of a joint through manual assistance.

Exercises performed either actively or passively to increase joint mobility, preserve function, and increase strength.

The limits of movement defined at a joint or landmark of the body. Stresses on the connective tissues at a joint increase as the joint moves towards the limit of its range of motion.

Measured degrees or amounts of motion in joints. Each joint in the body has particular movement patterns and typical, measurable degrees of motion.

Refers to movement of a joint (important to prevent contractures).

(ROM) The range of movement of a joint or a spinal area that is measured and compared to normal. Restrictions in the range of motion of a joint or spinal area indicates some type of dysfunction.

The extent to which a joint is able to go through all of its normal movements. Range-ofmotion exercises help increase or maintain flexibility and movement in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

the extent that a joint will move from full extension to full flexion.

how far you can move a joint; active range of motion is how far your joint can be moved by your own musculature; passive range of motion is how far your joint can be moved by an external force.

How far you can move a joint. Passive range of motion is how far the joint can be moved by an external force; active range of motion is how far it can be moved by its own musculature.

measurement of the extent to which a joint can go through all of its normal spectrum of movements.

The full spectrum of a joint's possible movements. The shoulder joint has a greater range of motion than any other joint in the human body.

The maximum motion allowed by muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and the structure of the bones.

movement of a body part to its physiologic or anatomic limit in any or all planes of motion

The normal range of movement of any body joint. Range of Motion also refers to exercises designed to maintain this range and prevent contractures.

The amount that a joint will move from a straight position to a completely bent position

A measurement of how far a joint can pass through its normal plane of movement.

The ability of a joint to go through all its normal movements.

How far you can turn a joint, usually expressed in degrees

The movement of a joint (important to prevent contractures).

Extent to which a joint is able to move. In weight training, you aim for full range of motion when performing repetitions to exercise all aspects of the targeted muscles.

All the normal movements a joint can make I different directions; exercises involving rage of motion can help keep osteoarthritic joints loose and mobile without stiffness.

the full extent of movement of a particular joint

The space, distance or angle through which movement occurs at a joint or a series of joints. To top

The extent that a joint will move from being fully straightened to completely bent.

the total amount the articulating portions of the prosthesis can move

The range through which a joint can be moved, usually its range of flexion and extension. Due to an injury, the knee may for example lack 10 degrees of full extension. See the entire definition of Range of motion

The amount of movement a limb has in a specific direction at a specific joint such as your hip or knee.

The movement of a joint to the extent possible without causing pain.

The degree of movement present at a joint.

Range of motion or (ROM), as used in the medical and weightlifting communities, is the measurement of the achievable distance between the flexed position and the extended position of a particular joint or muscle group. The act of attempting to increase this distance through therapeutic exercises (range of motion therapy -- stretching from flexion to extension for physiological gain) is also sometimes called range of motion.