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Joint Range of Motion Decreased

MedGen UID:
167911
•Concept ID:
C0877027
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Sign or Symptom

Definition

Decreased joint flexibility. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of arthrofibrosis in neuromuscular disorders: a review.
Martinez-Lozano E, Beeram I, Yeritsyan D, Grinstaff MW, Snyder BD, Nazarian A, Rodriguez EK
BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022 Jul 29;23(1):725. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05677-z. PMID: 35906570Free PMC Article
Range of motion measurements diverge with increasing age for COL5A1 genotypes.
Brown JC, Miller CJ, Schwellnus MP, Collins M
Scand J Med Sci Sports 2011 Dec;21(6):e266-72. Epub 2011 Mar 1 doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01271.x. PMID: 21362053
Arthroscopic surgery for treatment of temporomandibular joint hypomobility after mandibular sagittal osteotomy.
Sanders B, Kaminishi R, Buoncristiani R, Davis C
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1990 May;69(5):539-41. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(90)90230-p. PMID: 2333207

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Continuous passive motion not affect the knee motion and the surgical wound aspect after total knee arthroplasty.
Gil-González S, Barja-Rodríguez RA, López-Pujol A, Berjaoui H, Fernández-Bengoa JE, Erquicia JI, Leal-Blanquet J, Pelfort X
J Orthop Surg Res 2022 Jan 15;17(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s13018-022-02916-w. PMID: 35033133Free PMC Article
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Versus Exercise Program in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Zago J, Amatuzzi F, Rondinel T, Matheus JP
J Sport Rehabil 2020 Dec 17;30(4):609-618. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0108. PMID: 33333491
Hip Joint Capsular Anatomy, Mechanics, and Surgical Management.
Ng KCG, Jeffers JRT, Beaulé PE
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019 Dec 4;101(23):2141-2151. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00346. PMID: 31800428Free PMC Article
Dynamic Stretching Has Sustained Effects on Range of Motion and Passive Stiffness of the Hamstring Muscles.
Iwata M, Yamamoto A, Matsuo S, Hatano G, Miyazaki M, Fukaya T, Fujiwara M, Asai Y, Suzuki S
J Sports Sci Med 2019 Mar;18(1):13-20. Epub 2019 Feb 11 PMID: 30787647Free PMC Article
Range of motion measurements: reference values and a database for comparison studies.
Soucie JM, Wang C, Forsyth A, Funk S, Denny M, Roach KE, Boone D; Hemophilia Treatment Center Network
Haemophilia 2011 May;17(3):500-7. Epub 2010 Nov 11 doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2010.02399.x. PMID: 21070485

Diagnosis

Diagnosis and treatment of focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia of the distal ulna.
Zhou DF, Zhou Y, Lou LX, Fu G, Yang Z
J Pediatr Orthop B 2022 Sep 1;31(5):493-499. Epub 2022 Jan 11 doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000935. PMID: 34908031
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Versus Exercise Program in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Zago J, Amatuzzi F, Rondinel T, Matheus JP
J Sport Rehabil 2020 Dec 17;30(4):609-618. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0108. PMID: 33333491
Physiotherapy in hypomobility of temporomandibular joints.
Byra J, Kulesa-Mrowiecka M, Pihut M
Folia Med Cracov 2020 Sep 28;60(2):123-134. PMID: 33252600
Rehabilitation of the Overhead Throwing Athlete: There Is More to It Than Just External Rotation/Internal Rotation Strengthening.
Wilk KE, Arrigo CA, Hooks TR, Andrews JR
PM R 2016 Mar;8(3 Suppl):S78-90. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.12.005. PMID: 26972270
Articular fractures.
Dirschl DR, Marsh JL, Buckwalter JA, Gelberman R, Olson SA, Brown TD, Llinias A
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2004 Nov-Dec;12(6):416-23. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200411000-00006. PMID: 15615507

Therapy

Effectiveness of acromioclavicular joint mobilization and physical therapy vs physical therapy alone in patients with frozen shoulder: A randomized clinical trial.
Rahbar M, Ranjbar Kiyakalayeh S, Mirzajani R, Eftekharsadat B, Dolatkhah N
Clin Rehabil 2022 May;36(5):669-682. Epub 2021 Dec 29 doi: 10.1177/02692155211070451. PMID: 34964679
The Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.
Tsokanos A, Livieratou E, Billis E, Tsekoura M, Tatsios P, Tsepis E, Fousekis K
Medicina (Kaunas) 2021 Jul 7;57(7) doi: 10.3390/medicina57070696. PMID: 34356977Free PMC Article
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Versus Exercise Program in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Zago J, Amatuzzi F, Rondinel T, Matheus JP
J Sport Rehabil 2020 Dec 17;30(4):609-618. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0108. PMID: 33333491
Dynamic Stretching Has Sustained Effects on Range of Motion and Passive Stiffness of the Hamstring Muscles.
Iwata M, Yamamoto A, Matsuo S, Hatano G, Miyazaki M, Fukaya T, Fujiwara M, Asai Y, Suzuki S
J Sports Sci Med 2019 Mar;18(1):13-20. Epub 2019 Feb 11 PMID: 30787647Free PMC Article
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Jarrett CD, Brown BT, Schmidt CC
Orthop Clin North Am 2013 Jul;44(3):389-408, x. Epub 2013 Apr 29 doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.03.010. PMID: 23827841

Prognosis

Continuous passive motion not affect the knee motion and the surgical wound aspect after total knee arthroplasty.
Gil-González S, Barja-Rodríguez RA, López-Pujol A, Berjaoui H, Fernández-Bengoa JE, Erquicia JI, Leal-Blanquet J, Pelfort X
J Orthop Surg Res 2022 Jan 15;17(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s13018-022-02916-w. PMID: 35033133Free PMC Article
Moberg Osteotomy for Hallux Rigidus.
Warganich T, Harris T
Foot Ankle Clin 2015 Sep;20(3):433-50. Epub 2015 Jul 8 doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2015.04.006. PMID: 26320558
The effectiveness of Kinesio Taping® after total knee replacement in early postoperative rehabilitation period. A randomized controlled trial.
Donec V, Kriščiūnas A
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2014 Aug;50(4):363-71. Epub 2014 May 13 PMID: 24819349
Randomized controlled trial on physical therapy for TMJ closed lock.
Craane B, Dijkstra PU, Stappaerts K, De Laat A
J Dent Res 2012 Apr;91(4):364-9. Epub 2012 Feb 8 doi: 10.1177/0022034512438275. PMID: 22318373
Articular fractures.
Dirschl DR, Marsh JL, Buckwalter JA, Gelberman R, Olson SA, Brown TD, Llinias A
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2004 Nov-Dec;12(6):416-23. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200411000-00006. PMID: 15615507

Clinical prediction guides

Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching of the Plantar Flexors on Ankle Range of Motion and Muscle-Tendon Behavior in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy-A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Kruse A, Habersack A, Jaspers RT, Schrapf N, Weide G, Svehlik M, Tilp M
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Sep 15;19(18) doi: 10.3390/ijerph191811599. PMID: 36141875Free PMC Article
Continuous passive motion not affect the knee motion and the surgical wound aspect after total knee arthroplasty.
Gil-González S, Barja-Rodríguez RA, López-Pujol A, Berjaoui H, Fernández-Bengoa JE, Erquicia JI, Leal-Blanquet J, Pelfort X
J Orthop Surg Res 2022 Jan 15;17(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s13018-022-02916-w. PMID: 35033133Free PMC Article
Comparison of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection and conventional physical therapy for management of adhesive capsulitis: a randomized trial.
Thu AC, Kwak SG, Shein WN, Htun M, Htwe TTH, Chang MC
J Int Med Res 2020 Dec;48(12):300060520976032. doi: 10.1177/0300060520976032. PMID: 33296615Free PMC Article
Normative reference values for strength and flexibility of 1,000 children and adults.
McKay MJ, Baldwin JN, Ferreira P, Simic M, Vanicek N, Burns J; 1000 Norms Project Consortium
Neurology 2017 Jan 3;88(1):36-43. Epub 2016 Nov 23 doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003466. PMID: 27881628Free PMC Article
The efficacy of manual joint mobilisation/manipulation in treatment of lateral ankle sprains: a systematic review.
Loudon JK, Reiman MP, Sylvain J
Br J Sports Med 2014 Mar;48(5):365-70. Epub 2013 Aug 26 doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092763. PMID: 23980032

Recent systematic reviews

Systematic review of distal biceps tendon rupture in athletes: treatment and rehabilitation.
Pitsilos C, Gigis I, Chitas K, Papadopoulos P, Ditsios K
J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022 Aug;31(8):1763-1772. Epub 2022 Mar 31 doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.02.027. PMID: 35367620
The Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.
Tsokanos A, Livieratou E, Billis E, Tsekoura M, Tatsios P, Tsepis E, Fousekis K
Medicina (Kaunas) 2021 Jul 7;57(7) doi: 10.3390/medicina57070696. PMID: 34356977Free PMC Article
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Disorders: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines and Semantic Analyses of Recommendations.
Doiron-Cadrin P, Lafrance S, Saulnier M, Cournoyer É, Roy JS, Dyer JO, Frémont P, Dionne C, MacDermid JC, Tousignant M, Rochette A, Lowry V, Bureau NJ, Lamontagne M, Coutu MF, Lavigne P, Desmeules F
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2020 Jul;101(7):1233-1242. Epub 2020 Jan 31 doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.12.017. PMID: 32007452
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Tedla JS, Sangadala DR
J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact 2019 Dec 1;19(4):482-491. PMID: 31789299Free PMC Article
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Musculoskeletal Shoulder Conditions: A Systematic Review.
Marik TL, Roll SC
Am J Occup Ther 2017 Jan/Feb;71(1):7101180020p1-7101180020p11. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2017.023127. PMID: 28027039Free PMC Article

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