_________________________________machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises

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Continuous passive motion (CPM)
Continuous passive motion
CPM

Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines flex and extend joints to mobilize them passively without the strain of active exercises. It is imperative that the CPM machine be set according to the health care provider's orders for the degree and the speed of flexion and extension for each individual patient to prevent damage to the joint or surgical site.

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