Title: Discussion 9 - Compare and contrast active and passive range of motion
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 10

In this discussion please compare and contrast active and passive range of motion. Include the indications for each as well as the benefits and limitations. As a PTA you should always be aware of why you are providing any treatment. Identify different types of exercise and why we might choose one type over another and what our goal would be for each type. What do we need to do to prepare for each type of exercise?

Incorporate the readings into your response. Cite any references, outside of the text, that you use to develop your response. All posts must be substantive and contain at least 10 sentences. Please make sure that your post is well-written, grammatically correct, and informative. Your response is due by due date posted in Course Calendar. In addition to your own response, you are required to respond to at least one other classmate and thoughtfully discuss their response compared to yours. Peer responses must be at least 3 sentences. You may respond to as many other students as you like in addition to the one required peer posting. Discussion questions are worth 25 points; 20 points for the initial posting/response and 5 points for the peer posting/response.