| A | B |
|---|
| Range of Motion | The complete extend of movement that a joint is able to do without pain. |
| range of movement exercises | movements that put each joing through its complete range of motion; done to preserve joint and muscle function. |
| Active Range of motion Exercises | Performed independently with verbal guidance from the NA |
| Passive Range of Motion Exercises | NA moves the pateints joints through exertices without the patient helping; often done on unconscious patients. |
| Active Assistive Range of Motion Exercises | The patient performs with SOME hands on assistance with the NA. |
| Musculoskeletal system | consists of muscles, joins and bones |
| disorders of the musculoskeletal system | can make mobility very difficult. |
| fractures | may be treated by casting, surgical replacemtn of plates, screws, pins or wires. |
| Gout | type of arthritis caused by build up of uric acid in the joints |
| Muscle Atrophy | when the muscle becomes smaller and weaker |
