Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...

Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you can move or stretch a part of your body, such as a joint or a muscle. It’s different for each of us. For example, some people can do complete splits, but ...

Qin Zhu, a UW professor of kinesiology and health, poses next to a webcam setup showing master’s student Jason Feng standing next to a motion-capture suit on a mannequin. Zhu led a recent study that ...

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Stretching is a polarizing topic in fitness, like seed-oil consumption or how seriously to take pickleball. Some exercisers stretch several times a week, others don’t stretch at all – without apparent ...

“Passive range of motion” and “active range of motion” are two terms commonly used in fitness and rehabilitation circles. While they both involve improving a joint’s range of motion, the actual method ...