This is the Archived Desktop Edition.
You should be transferred to the Newest Edition for Desktop and Mobile within 2 seconds.

Basic Patient Care Procedures

2-6

[Previous] [Next]

Introduction

 

Table of Contents

 

Search

 

Exercises

 

Courses

 

About this Text

 

Nursing 411

 

Contact Us

 

Links

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-6. RANGE OF MOTION

 

a. Range of motion is a group of exercises performed to proper preserve movement of a joint. Types of motion are depicted below.

 

b. Parts of the body that can be exercised by the respective range-of-motions are depicted in the following: (figures 2-11 through 2-22).

 

 

 

Figure 2-11. Range-of-motion exercises for the neck.

 

 

Figure 2-12. Range-of-motion exercises or the shoulder.

 

 

Figure 2-13. Range-of-motion exercises motion exercises for the elbow.

 

 

 

. Figure 2-14. Range-of-motion exercises motion exercises for the forearm.

 

 

Figure 2-15. Range-of-motion exercises for the wrist.

 

Figure 2-16. Range-of-motion exercises for the thumb.

 

 

Figure 2-17. Range-of-motion exercises for the fingers.

 

 

 

Figure 2-18. Range-of-motion exercises for the hip.

 

Figure 2-19. Range-of-motion exercises for the knee.

 

 

 

Figure 2-20. Range-of-motion exercises for motion exercises for the ankle.

 

Figure 2-21. Range-of-motion exercises for the foot

 

 

Figure 2-22. Range-of-motion exercises for the toes.

 

 

[Previous] [Next]


These Nursing411 wings incorporate the white heart of international nursing with the
golden wings of an angel, symbolizing Nursing's selfless dedication
to the service of mankind.

The Brookside Associates Medical Education Division  develops and distributes medical information that may be useful to medical professionals and those in training to become medical professionals. This website is privately-held and not connected to any governmental agency. The views expressed here are those of the authors, and unless otherwise noted, do not necessarily reflect the views of the Brookside Associates, Ltd., or any governmental or private organizations. All writings, discussions, and publications on this website are unclassified.

© 2008 Medical Education Division, Brookside Associates, Ltd. All rights reserved

Other Brookside Products

Contact Us

Advertising on this Site