Full range of motion

What does "Full range of motion" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Full range of motion" refers to the ability to move a joint, like your elbow or knee, freely and without pain in all the ways it's naturally designed to move. For example, if you can bend, straighten, and rotate your knee without any discomfort, you have a full range of motion in that knee. It's a term often used in medicine to describe how well a joint is functioning, especially after an injury or during physical therapy.

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