Passive range of motion · Upper body
Passive Range of Motion Exercises: Upper Body (Caregiver Guide)
A caregiver gently moves each joint of the arm while the person lies relaxed on their back, to keep the shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers from stiffening. Move slowly and never force a joint.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 7 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Passive Shoulder Flexion
- 2.Passive Shoulder Abduction
- 3.Passive Shoulder Rotation
- 4.Passive Elbow Flexion and Extension
- 5.Passive Forearm Rotation
- 6.Passive Wrist Flexion and Extension
- 7.Passive Finger Flexion and Extension
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Link to this program from your website
Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:
<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/passive-range-of-motion-upper-body">Passive Range of Motion Exercises: Upper Body (Caregiver Guide)</a>