Range of Motion and Stretching/Flexibility Therapy in Franklin, MA
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include Range of Motion and Stretching/Flexibility Therapy.
WHAT Is RANGE OF MOTION and Flexibility Therapy?
This is the range through which a joint can be moved, usually its range of flexion and extension, as determined by the type of joint, its articular surfaces, and that allowed by regional muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and physiologic control of movement across the joint. Range of motion is the extent of movement of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle. It is the Joint movement (active, passive, or a combination of both) carried out to assess, preserve, or increase the arc of joint motion. Flexibility is the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion.
Range of motion exercise refers to activity aimed at improving movement of a specific joint. This motion is influenced by several structures: configuration of bone surfaces within the joint, joint capsule, ligaments, tendons, and muscles acting on the joint.
There Are Three Types of Range of Motion Exercises:
1. Passive
Passive range of motion is the movement applied to a joint solely by another person or persons or a passive motion machine.
2. Active
Active range of motion is movement of a joint provided entirely by the individual performing the exercise.
3. Active Assistive
Active assist range of motion is described as a joint receiving partial assistance from an outside force.
Our Specialty
Benefits of Range of Motion and Flexibility Exercises
- Improves Circulation
- Improves Muscle Strength
- Maintains Flexibility
- Reduces Pain
- Enhances Physical Performance
- Reduces Stiffness
- Decrease Injury Potential
Start Today
What Is the First Step?
Start By Scheduling an Evaluation Appointment.
Don't Wait - Get Started Right Now!
Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
Call Us Today at (508) 794-3697
At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
Start Today
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Thank you ProPt for making me better and improving my way of life. Before starting physical therapy here at ProPt, I had been experiencing knee pain during activities I enjoyed doing, like running. I was very frustrated because I could not participate in the physical activities I love to do! But ProPt changed that Dr.Patt, Sue, and Amber all helped me get better to the point where I can now run and enjoy all the physical activity I loved. I am so grateful for the care I received from ProPT and the awesome staff! Thank you ProPt for making me better and improving my way of life. Each visit was a new experience, Very happy with my progress. After knee replacement surgery I was referred to this facility for my physical therapy. My experience from the beginning was very comforting. Having no previous experience in this area. The exercises given were very effective where I could see more movement in my knee after each visit. All the therapists were very helpful with all my questions as we began new exercises. They all were concerned for my well-being and made sure I stayed within my limitations. Each visit was a new experience with not only my treatment but observing how all worked together for the patients. I am very happy with the progress made and would recommend this facility to others.”
