AROM and PROM

exercises for AROM

• straight leg hip flexion/extension

• hip abduction/adduction

• hip flexion/leg press

• bent knee press

• straight leg circles

  • if knee and/or hip ROM is limited

secondary AROM movements

• prone hamstring curls

• leg extensions

• ankle mobility: dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, circles

equipment for AROM

• table/floor w/ mat

• small weight or ball

• airex pad (as head pillow)

coaching cues

• communicate with your client abt which movement they are performing and what muscles they should be contracting

• **even if client is unable to perform the movement at that particular point in time, they need to actively thinking about each movement to strengthen the mind-body connection

Purpose/benefits

stretching or movement through a normal range of motion in multiple planes, utilizing multiple joints

• help maintain mobility, increase joint flexibility, prevent muscle shortening and involve visualization for stronger mind-body connection