Pittsburgh Range of Motion Therapy

It’s a therapeutic procedure to improve or maintain joint function by increasing the range a joint can move.

Individuals with joint stiffness, injuries, arthritis, or post-surgical conditions can benefit from it.

Passive, Active-Assistive, and Active exercises depending on patient capability and involvement.

This depends on the individual’s needs, typically daily or several times a week.

Yes, it can help maintain joint flexibility and relieve stiffness.

It should not hurt, but some discomfort may be experienced as stiff areas are worked on.

Often it is, especially if medically necessary, but coverage varies.

Using specific tools like goniometers to measure angles or degrees of joint movement.

Yes, many ROM exercises can be safely done at home with proper instruction

ROM focuses on joint mobility, while stretching primarily aims to lengthen muscles.