How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part?

How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part?

• A. At least one time
• B. At least two times
• C. At least three times
• D. At least four times

Answer: (C)

Maintaining joint mobility requires moving joints through their full range, and doing that movement multiple times makes the benefit real. For each body part, performing range of motion exercises for at least three repetitions provides enough movement to keep joints flexible, promote circulation, and help prevent stiffness and contractures, especially when the resident isn’t moving independently. Move slowly and smoothly, don’t force the joint, and stop if there’s pain, following the individual care plan.

Maintaining joint mobility requires moving joints through their full range, and doing that movement multiple times makes the benefit real. For each body part, performing range of motion exercises for at least three repetitions provides enough movement to keep joints flexible, promote circulation, and help prevent stiffness and contractures, especially when the resident isn’t moving independently. Move slowly and smoothly, don’t force the joint, and stop if there’s pain, following the individual care plan.