range of motion

Joint's travel arc

Range of motion is how far a joint or body part can move in any direction.

Physical therapists assess range of motion after injuries: The surgery restored full range of motion to her shoulder.

Limited range of motion may result from arthritis, injury, or disuse.

The phrase appears in medical contexts and fitness training, often abbreviated ROM.

clinical

degrees

Units of measurement

flexionDecreasing a joint angle
extensionAdded part or duration
rotationTurning on an axis

abduction · adduction · physical therapy · assessment · baseline · inclinometer · arc · limitation · evaluation · diagnosis

flexibility

stretching

Extending muscles or material

mobilityCapacity for movement
limbernessBodily flexibility
supplenessCapacity to bend easily

pliability · elasticity · looseness · stiffness · tightness · yoga · pilates · gymnastics · dynamic stretching · static stretching

Categories

orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
movementwalk, move, go, run, jump
rehabilitationrehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, inpatient rehab
abilitiesstrength, agility, endurance, flexibility, dexterity
athleticismspeed, agility, strength, endurance, stamina

Opposites

mobility extent

range of motionstiffness

Resistance to deformation

rigidity · restricted movement · immobility · reduced mobility · inflexibility

movement freedom

range of motionparalysis

Loss of muscle function

immobilization · fixedness · fixation · restraint · confinement

Family

remote, range, emotion, motion, emotional, motive, motivation, motivate, emotions

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