Range of Motion

Putu Rusanti, S.Pd.,M.Pd

 Definition

• Range of Motion (ROM) : the

measurement of movement around
specific joint or body part
• Active ROM means you move a joint
through its range of motion

• Passive ROM involves someone else

moving a joint for you
Label the parts of human body with the words in the box
 Imperative Sentences
(Kalimat Suruhan)

• We use the imperative (infinitive

without to) to tell somebody to
do something or give them
instructions.
• For example:
• Lift your leg
• Bend your arm
• Push the chair
• Rotate your arm
Exercises for Recovery
Ankle pumps

Ankle bends

Ankle rotation

Leg lifts

Standing knee bends

• In bed, slowly push your
foot up and down.
Repeat several times a
day. You can do this
exercise immediately
after surgery.

• Keep your heel on the

bed and bend your knee.
Then straighten your leg
again. Repeat ten times,
three of four times a day
• Move your ankle in
circular motion, repeat five
time in each direction,
three or four times a day

• Move your leg out to the

side as far as you can
and then back. Repeat
ten times, three or four
times a day
• Stand up and lift your
knee but not too high.
Hold for two or three
seconds. Repeat ten
times, three or four times
a day.
 Conversation
The conversation is between Nurse (N) and Mr. Charles (C).

• N : Morning, Mr. Charles. Are you ready to

exercise session this morning?
• C : I’m little tired this morning but I’ll try
• N : Good to hear that. We’re going to try
some exercises today to help you walk.
• C : Okay
• N : Now, In bed, slowly push your foot up and
down. Repeat several times a day
• C : It hurts
• N : That’s okay. Then keep your heel on the
bed and bend your knee. Then straighten
your leg again. Now, repeat that five times.
Let’s count together, One, two, three, that’s
very good. Well done. How do you feel?
• C : Not so bad. Its tough at first but I can
feel I’m better now.
 Vocabulary
• Bend: lekukkan
• Lift: mengangkat
• Squat : berjongkok
• Clench: mengepalkan
• Flex: melenturkan
 Exercise 1
Please make sentences which relate to do Range of Motion
by using these words:

1. Knee: 6. Raise
2. Hold: 7. Flex:
3. Bend: 8. Leg:
4. Push: 9. Straighten:
5. Head: 10. Lay down:

Note:
Exercise 1 will be answered on the discussion session in the group. Every
students should create different sentences from your friend.
Exercise 2 Read the following case carefully!

• ROM assessment: Joe Jonas, 29 years old

• Patient conscious but tired, with nausea (pain
medication), left shoulder bruising and swelling
• ROM limited to100 degree with great discomfort
• Left leg immobilized, other joints fully mobile
• Health status prior to accident excellent, patient
unwilling to perform ROM

Planning ROM exercise

• Begin with passive ROM two times a day for two days
• Teach patient to perform active ROM three times a day
• Exercise 2 will be answered after
discussing session ended
• Read the text carefully
• The students should open the link
given by the lecturer
• Match the underlined words with
its definition