Passive range of motion exercises upper extremity pdf
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Range of Motion Exercises. The Forearm provides for rotation of the hand called Supination (i.e. Cup the heel of the foot into the palm of your hand. Shoulder movement, up and down. straightening). Shoulder Flexion (°): Always make sure the person’s thumb is up (as if they are hitchhiking) Caregiver should be on the same art position: Position arm at shoulder level, with elb. Slowly move your arms to the side, away from your body, lifting to shoulder height. Practice the exercises with your supervisor first. rm to avoid ExerciseElbow Bend (flexion/extension)Hand positions: Place on Cups or cradle the heel with your hand and place your forearm against the ball of the foot. Learn passive ROM exercises from your supervisor. Shoulder: “Rock the Baby” Stretch. Turn the person's palm in toward the body. Push the ball of the foot forward, bending the foot toward the knee and stretching the muscles in the back of the leg. To keep the weakened arm and hand from becoming stiff and painful. bending) and Extension (i.e. Hold your affected arm by supporting the elbow, forearm and wrist (as if cradling a baby). The Elbow is essentially a hinge joint that is capable of Flexion (i.e. Gently push the foot down to “point the toes.” Repeat ____ times. These exercises should be done How do I get started? Bring the right arm forward and upward over the person's head until the inner arm touches his ear. The Upper Extremity Passive Range of Motion (PROM) Repeat stretches___times and hold for seconds. Purpose of Self Range of Motion. positionMove arm away from chest to the positionMove arm across chest to opposite shoulder – make s. General proceduresA good time to do these exercises is while you are still in bed in the morning, and/or at night before you go to sleepUse slow, smooth movements. Upper extremity, passive ROM exercises teach someone else how to stretch your arms if you are unable to move your arms by yourself. To Key points to know Upper Extremity Self Range of Motion Exercise Program. Shoulder movement, side to side Upper Extremity. Repeat this motion in the other direction. To make Passive movements are exercises that we recommend to people who cannot move their arms themselves. Your supervisor can make sure you are doing the Prom for ArmsTMCSEA Upper Extremity Range of Motion Exercises. The Forearm These gentle movements are called “self-range of motion” exercises, and they help to maintain your movement, prevent stiffness, improve blood flow, and increase awareness Before Getting Started Gentle movement of the limb is an important exercise for the stroke survivor if they are not able to move the limb themselves. palm down). *If you have any questions or concerns, please call your Occupational Therapist at _____. This is because, when arms become paralysed, the joints and Perform the exercises a minimum ofrepetitions, once daily. When exercising, rememberTake deep breaths during and after each exercise and after each set of exercises. At the end of the comfortable range of movement, hold that position forseconds tominute, depending how stiff Upper Extremity Passive Range of Motion HandoutCompleting Upper Extremity Passive Range of Motion Stretches (PROM): General Points to Keep in Mind. Complete sets xreps dailyPace yourselfFollow exercise directions as listedNotify your therapist if you have any questions or concerns 5 Prom for ArmsTMCSEA Purpose of Self Range of MotionTo keep the weakened arm and hand from becoming stiff and painfulTo make putting on and taking off clothing easier. Avoid rapid Upper Extremity Range of Motion Exercises The Elbow is essentially a hinge joint that is capable of Flexion (i.e. bending) and Extension (i.e. Bring the arm back down to his side. straightening). palm up) and Pronation (i.e. Slowly rock your arms side-to-side, and keep your body from turning Keep the person's elbow straight or bend the elbow slightly if necessary.