range-of-motion exercise
nounUK /ˌreɪndʒ əv ˈməʊʃən ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˌreɪndʒ əv ˈmoʊʃən ˈeksərsaɪz/
A range-of-motion exercise is a gentle move that helps a body part bend and stretch as far as it can.
The nurse showed him a range-of-motion exercise for his shoulder.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A movement done to keep a joint from getting stiff after an injury.
After the cast came off, she did range-of-motion exercises every morning.
3. A warm-up activity that moves joints through their full natural arc.
The coach led the team in range-of-motion exercises before practice.
4. A therapy routine used to measure or improve how far a limb can move.
His range-of-motion exercise improved steadily over six weeks.