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Exercises performed either actively or passively to increase joint mobility, preserve function, and increase strength.
Ãâó: www.vh.org/adult/patient/surgery/burninjury/glossa...
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| range of motion |
The range through which a joint can be moved, usually flexion and extension. Due to an injury, the knee may, for example, lack 10 degrees of full extension. It can also refer to movement of joints by a therapist or nurse through their range of motion to preserve function for those on prolonged bedrest.
Ãâó: www.providence.org/alaska/tchap/glossary/R.htm
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| range of motion |
The ability of a joint to go through all its normal movements. Range-of-motion exercises help increase or maintain flexibility and movement in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.
Ãâó: www.nutros.com/nsr-05zzz.html
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| range |
The difference between the smallest and largest values in a distribution.
Ãâó: www.teach-nology.com/glossary/terms/r/
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| range |
Distance from the radar antenna. The WSR-88D radar has a range for velocity products out to 124 nm and reflectivity products out to 248 nm.
Ãâó: www.srh.weather.gov/srh/jetstream/append/glossary_...
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