THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE · CHAPTER 4
Mobility & Range of Motion — Practice
Two quick checks. Choose an option, then tap Check answer. Read why it fits—and why the other options don’t.
QUESTION 1 OF 2
The patient actively moves a joint while receiving help to complete the movement. What is this called?
A. PROM
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PROM is externally produced without the patient actively producing that motion.
Best answer: D. AAROM
Active-assisted ROM combines the patient’s effort with assistance.
What this tests: Distinguish ROM categories.
B. AROM
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AROM is actively produced without the assistance described here.
Best answer: D. AAROM
Active-assisted ROM combines the patient’s effort with assistance.
What this tests: Distinguish ROM categories.
C. Static stretching
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A held stretch describes a method, not active movement with assistance.
Best answer: D. AAROM
Active-assisted ROM combines the patient’s effort with assistance.
What this tests: Distinguish ROM categories.
D. AAROM
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That’s right.
Active-assisted ROM combines the patient’s effort with assistance.
What this tests: Distinguish ROM categories.
QUESTION 2 OF 2
Active ROM is substantially less than passive ROM. What does that difference establish?
A. The joint needs a stronger stretch.
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A larger passive range does not support automatically chasing more passive motion.
Best answer: B. There is a reason to assess why available motion is not being used.
Pain, force production, control and other factors may contribute. The difference guides assessment; it does not identify one diagnosis.
What this tests: Interpret an active–passive ROM difference.
B. There is a reason to assess why available motion is not being used.
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That’s right.
Pain, force production, control and other factors may contribute. The difference guides assessment; it does not identify one diagnosis.
What this tests: Interpret an active–passive ROM difference.
C. The muscle is definitely torn.
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The difference alone cannot diagnose a tear.
Best answer: B. There is a reason to assess why available motion is not being used.
Pain, force production, control and other factors may contribute. The difference guides assessment; it does not identify one diagnosis.
What this tests: Interpret an active–passive ROM difference.
D. Passive motion can be used without checking precautions.
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Precautions still apply to passive as well as active movement.
Best answer: B. There is a reason to assess why available motion is not being used.
Pain, force production, control and other factors may contribute. The difference guides assessment; it does not identify one diagnosis.
What this tests: Interpret an active–passive ROM difference.
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Sources & learning scope
Based on these uploaded class references: 7 Stretching; 3 Functioning and Disability. Original explanations and examples; class slides and licensed assessment forms are not reproduced. Current reference links: NHS: joint hypermobility · AAOS: shoulder conditioning. This is a concise student overview, not a complete treatment protocol. Apply skills within supervision, assessment findings and current precautions. Reviewed October 29, 2026.
