Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Continuous Passive Motion Therapy

Movement of a body part initiated and maintained by a mechanical or electrical device to restore normal range of motion to joints, muscles, or tendons after surgery, prosthesis implantation, contracture flexion, or long immobilization.

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Abstract

Movement of a body part initiated and maintained by a mechanical or electrical device to restore normal range of motion to joints, muscles, or tendons after surgery, prosthesis implantation, contracture flexion, or long immobilization.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • CPM Therapy
  • Continuous Passive Movement Therapy
  • Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive
  • Movement Therapy, Continuous Passive
  • Passive Motion Therapy, Continuous
  • Passive Movement Therapy, Continuous
  • CPM Therapies
  • Therapies, CPM
  • Therapy, CPM

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Exercise Therapy (1972-1989)
  • Manipulation, Orthopedic (1966-1977)
  • Movement (1966-1989)
  • Physical Therapy (1966-1989)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Continuous Passive Motion Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015915. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015915
  2. Continuous Passive Motion Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous_passive_motion
  3. Continuous Passive Motion Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4379950