About this topic
Active range of motion, or AROM, is a type of exercise done to: ‚
- Reduce stiffness in joints
- Keep your muscles strong and flexible
- Help you heal faster after an injury or surgery
- Help increase blood flow to a body part
- Help make your daily activities easier to do
General
These exercises should be done slowly. If you have any sharp pains, stop right away. Use good posture when you are standing to do these exercises. Do not hold your breath during these exercises. Do each exercise 10 times. Do all the exercises 2 to 3 times each day. You can do AROM exercises to all parts of your body. ‚
Stand to do these exercises. ‚
- Back:
- Toe touch ¢ ˆ ’ Stand and bend at the waist reaching for your toes. Return to the starting position.
- Back extension ¢ ˆ ’ Put your hands on your hips and bend backwards, looking up to the ceiling. Return to the starting position.
- Upper body twist ¢ ˆ ’ Put your hands on your hips and twist your upper body to the left. Now twist to the right.
- Opposite toe touch ¢ ˆ ’ Stand with your feet a little more than shoulder width apart. Reach your arms straight out from your sides. Bend forward at the waist and reach your right hand towards your left foot. Your other arm will reach behind you towards the sky. Keep your arms and legs straight. Stand up and repeat with the left hand reaching towards the right foot.
- Side bend ¢ ˆ ’ With your hands at your sides, bend your waist to the left while reaching your left hand towards your left foot. Return to standing. Now bend your waist to the right while reaching your right hand towards your right foot.
Lie down to do these exercises. ‚
- Hips:
- Leg side to side ¢ ˆ ’ Lie on your back with your legs straight. Bring your leg out to the side as far as possible and then back to the middle. Do this on your other leg.
- Leg twist ¢ ˆ ’ Sit with your legs straight. Roll your feet in and out.
- Leg kick back ¢ ˆ ’ Lie on your side. Bring your top leg up towards your chest with your knee bent. Now, bring it back even with the other leg. Now, with your knee straight, kick your top leg back behind your body. Bring it back even with your other leg. Now, roll onto your other side and do the exercise with your other leg.
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What will the results be?
- Help keep your muscles and joints strong and flexible
- Help you keep a healthy weight
- Help you feel better and relaxed
- Help give you more energy
Will there be any other care needed?
Talk to your doctor first to find out what exercises are safe for you. Ask for the help of a skilled trainer or therapist. They can set up a safe and effective exercise program for you. If you do not do exercises the right way, you could get an injury. ‚
Helpful tips
- Do all exercises slowly and smoothly.
- Try counting out loud when doing the exercise. This can help you to breathe regularly and keep you from holding your breath.
Where can I learn more?
Arthritis Foundation ‚
http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/index.php ‚
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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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