
Active range of motion exercises help improve joint function. Range of motion is how far you can move your joints in different directions. These exercises help you move each joint through its full range of motion. Movement can help keep your joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength
What are the benefits of Range of Movement Exercises?
There are many benefits of seeing a physiotherapists if movement is reduced at a joint. Range of movement exercises can:
- Increase movement at a joint
- Increase the function of a joint and the whole limb
- Improve movement efficiency
- Increase independence
- Decrease pain
- Improve and maintain joint integrity