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Joints – Joint Movements, Range of Motion, ROM — Anatomy & Biomechanics for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce anatomical terminology for joint movement and the normal ranges of motion for various joints.

Objective

Be familiar with foundational terminology related to joint movements, factors that affect joint mobility, and the normal ranges of motion for various joints.

Description

Define Range of Motion (ROM). Explain who defines ROM standards, and why. Name and describe the movements of each of these joints: ankles, knees, hips, spine, wrists, elbows, shoulders, scapula and neck. Give the established normal ranges of motion for each.

Vocabulary

active ROM (AROM), passive ROM (PROM), range of motion (ROM), ROM standards or norms

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