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Active Assistive Range of Motion
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Active Assistive Range of Motion

(Pictured for the shoulder only) Patient or therapist-assisted active range of motion. This is usually prescribed for gentle stretching or strengthening for a very weak body part.

Aerobic/Endurance Exercise
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Aerobic/Endurance Exercise

Stationary cycling is usually prescribed for improving the strength and/or range of motion of the hips, knees, ankles as well as cardio-vascular endurance.

Ankle Active Range of Motion
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Ankle Active Range of Motion

The movement of the ankle, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity. AROM is usually prescribed for arthritis, initial recovery of joint motion and/or gentle strengthening without trauma to joints.

Ankle Joint Mobilization
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Ankle Joint Mobilization

Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or ankle joint mobility. Mobilization is usually prescribed to increase mobility, decrease joint stiffness, and to relieve pain. There are many types of mobilization techniques including Grimsby, Maitland, Kaltenborn, Isometric Mobilizations, etc.

Ankle Joint Passive Range of Motion
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Ankle Joint Passive Range of Motion

The movement of the ankle by the patient or therapist through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that “actively” move the joint(s).

Ankle Progressive Resistive Range of Motion
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Ankle Progressive Resistive Range of Motion

Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions. PRE is usually prescribed for reeducation of muscles and strengthening. Weights, rubber bands, and body weight can be used as resistance.

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