CNA Range of Motion

Front

Range of motion abbreviation

Back

ROM

Front

Abduction

Back

movement away from the center (midline of body)

Front

Adduction

Back

toward the center of the body

Front

Flexion

Back

to bend

Front

Inversion

Back

turn inward

Front

Pronation

Back

to turn downward

Front

Supination

Back

to turn upward

Front

Resident can do own ROM

Back

AROM

Front

T/F Exercise the joint as many times as ordered; usually 3-5 times

Back

true

Front

T/F Handle resident gently with open palms

Back

true