| A Review of Hip Joint Mobilization Techniques by Jennifer Hill, MPT, CSCS & Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA |
 The hip joint is a ball and socket joint consisting of a concave acetabulum and a covex head of the femur. It allows for 3° of freedom which includes flexion/extension in the sagittal plane, abduction/adduction in the frontal plane, and external/internal rotation in the transverse plane. The primary role of the hip joint is to support the weight of the head, arms, and trunk ..>>read more |
| The Use of Continuous Passive Motion After Total Knee Arthroplasty by Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA |
 A continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is generally utilized as soon as possible postoperatively for aiding recovery after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The function of the CPM machine is to move the knee joint slowly through a controlled range of motion (ROM) to prevent joint stiffness and the development of scar tissue. It has been estimated by the president of an American ..>>read more |
