Range of Motion Exercises: in Health
Range of Motion Exercises: in Health
Range of Motion Exercises: in Health
DEFINITION-
A device self imposed or set to keep the body and mind trim
or
Exercise is the exertion of the body for maintenance of its health
or
Exercise is a physical activity for conditioning the body, improving health and maintaining fitness
PURPOSE-
In health-
To promote health by improving functioning of the circulatory system and lung
To retain movements in joints and normal tone in the muscles controlling them
To prevent stiffness of joints
To decrease cholesterol level and low density lipo-protines
To decrease body weight of obese person by increasing caloric expenditure
To delay degenerative changes
To improve flexibility and overall muscle strength and endurance
In sickness-
To prepare the patient for ambulation in-
Orthopedic condition
Deformity and fracture of extremities
Cervical fracture
Crutch walking
Post operative period
To restore muscle function in case of disease, injuries and deformities
To strengthen weak muscle and to restore balance after disease or injury for control of joint movement
To promote physical mobility and improve gait
To prevent deformity.
To improve blood supply
To improve the functioning of lungs to expel secretion in case of post opertative period and lung
disorder
To prevent constipation
To reduce stress
To prevent thrombus formation
INDICATION-
To assess joint flexibility before initiating an exercise
To maintain joint mobility and flexibility in inactive patients
To prevent ankylosis (permanent loss of joint movement)
To stretch joint before performing more strenuous activities
To evaluate the patients response to a therapeutic exercise programe
To prevent contracture and adaptive shorting
ARTICLES-
No equipment needed expect Gloves when body fluids is possible
PROCEDURE-
11. ARM-
To preserve muscle tone and
FLEXION AND EXTENSION- joint flexibility
extend the arm in straight position
upward towards head the downward
along the side
EXTENTION-
Return straight arm forward and down to
side of body
HYEREXTENTION-
Move straight arm behind body
ABDUCTION-
Move straight arm latterly from side to a
position above the head palm facing
away from hear.
ADDUCTION-
Move straight arm major download
laterally and across front of body as far
as possible
CIRCUMDUCTION-
Move straight arm in a full circle
15. HAND-
FLEXION AND EXTENSION- To preserve muscle tone and
Supporting the wrist , flex and extend the joint flexibility
finger
OOPOSTION-
Supporting the wrist,touch each finger
with the tip of the thumb.
THUMB ROTATION-
Supporting the wrist , the rotate the
thumb in a circular manner.
18. ANKLE-
FLEXION AND EXTENSION- To preserve muscle tone and
(Planter and dorsiflexion) joint flexibility
Supporting the lower leg ,flex and extend
the Ankle
19. FOOT-
FLEXION AND EXTENSION- To preserve muscle tone and
Supporting the ankle, extend the toes joint flexibility
upward and then flex the toe downward
20. TOE-
FLEXION-Curve toes downwards To preserve muscle tone and
joint flexibility
EXTENSION-Straighten toes
21. Observe client joint and face for sign of Alert nurse to discontinue exercise
exertion, pain or fatigue during
movement.
22. Replace covers and position client in Promote comfort
proper body alignment
Make sure that the client is in correct body alignment and is comfortable.
Replace the pillow and other comfort devices as needed.
Raise the side rail if necessary for the safety of the client.
Assess the client for pain or discomfort caused or relieved by the movement. Assess the skin condition
The nurse should remain with the client in front of him when the client assumes a sitting or standing
position. Check clients pulse and blood pressure if indicated.
Return to supine position if there is any untoward reaction.
Tidy up the unit
DOCUMENTATION-
Kozier Barbara et.al. (2003). Fundamentals of Nursing, concept process and practice, Delhi, Pearson
publication