Range-of-motion (ROM) exercises are _______ if the patient is able to perform the exercise independently and __________ if the exercises are performed for the patient by the caregiver
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
active, passive
ROM refers to the amount of rotating, bending, or twisting that a joint allows (Edlin and Golanty, 2010). ROM exercises may be active, passive, or active assisted.
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