Lateral ankle sprains account for 15% to 45% of all sports related injuries. Although often considered minor, they can lead to persistent disability in athletes and long term complications. Over the ...

Find out the differences between exercises for active range of motion and those for passive range of motion, and discover their benefits and risks and how they may affect your health.

At your first evaluation, your therapist will spend time discussing any issues or problems that you would like to go over. Your therapist will also answer any questions about how hand therapy will ...

Interventions Bilateral range of motion (active and passive) was assessed with a goniometer, in both throwing and non-throwing shoulder. We also tested stability. Main Outcome Measurements We measure ...

Physical therapists share mobility exercises to do at home to improve range of motion, help with pain and arthritis, prevent injury, and more.

Learn what PNF stretching is, including how it works and how it can help you improve your flexibility and strengthen your muscles.

This way, the Stretch Zone Method gradually increases your active range of motion. Consider how a car seatbelt works. If pulled too quickly, the belt locks.