Limited Range Of Motion

Range of motion (ROM) describes the distance and direction a joint can move. Different types of joints have different ranges of motion. Limited range of motion happens when a joint or a body part can’t reach its normal range of motion. Limited range of motion may occur due to pain, swelling of tissue around the joint, or stiffness of the muscles.

Limited range of motion may be due to

Infection of a joint
A fractured joint
Dislocation of a joint
Tearing of structures within the joint

Brain, nerve and muscle disorders can damage the nerves and muscles which can cause loss of motion. These disorders may include

Cerebral palsy
Torticollis
Muscular dystrophy
Stroke
Brain injury

If damage to bones within a joint is present, loss of motion may occur. Damages may include

frozen shoulder
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
If you have broken a joint in the past.

Not only can limited range of motion affect your mobility, but it can also prevent you from completing even the simplest daily activities, including self-care tasks, housekeeping chores and even social activities. Depending on the severity of symptoms, a patient may struggle and need help getting dressed, going to the bathroom, or eating. Physical therapists can help rebuild muscle strength and bone strength to improve range of motion while occupational therapists can develop activity modifications and compensatory techniques to help you perform daily activities at your greatest level of independence.

Reddy Care Physical, Occupational and Aquatic Therapy have physical therapists and occupational therapists who evaluate their patients and diagnose what is causing the limited range of movement. Reddy Care’s physical therapists and occupational therapists can help increase range of motion, improve mobility, strengthen muscles, decrease pain, improve quality of life and regain your sense of independence.

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021 Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797 Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729 Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005 Tel. (516) 344-0030

In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360 Tel. (718) 224-8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572 Tel. (516) 992-2282

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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