Title: Conduct range-of-motion exercises.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Providing Personal Care

Conducting should include following guidelines and the client care plan for

- assessing range of motion (ROM)
- observing precautions when performing ROM exercises
- displaying both active and passive techniques
- demonstrating flexion and extension
- demonstrating abduction and adduction
- employing stretching techniques
- describing adaptive exercise or activity options for clients with disabilities
- documenting the session.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can someone with limited mobility improve their range of motion?
- What is the distinction between passive, active, and active-assist range of motion?
- How should a home health aide respond if a client complains of joint pain during a prescribed home exercise program?