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RANGE MOTION EXERCISE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

Any body action involving the muscles, the joints, and natural directional movements, as abduction, extension, flexion, pronation, and rotation.

OBS

Such exercises are usually applied actively or passively in the treatment of orthopedic deformities, in the assessment of injuries and deformities, and in athletic conditioning.

OBS

range of motion: The range, measured in degrees of a circle, through which a joint can be extended and flexed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
CONT

Les exercices d'amplitude de mouvement visant à soulager la raideur et à maintenir le mouvement de vos articulations. Un exercice d'amplitude de mouvement pour votre épaule consisterait à tracer un grand cercle avec votre bras.

Spanish

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