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Therapeutics > Complementary Therapies > Musculoskeletal Manipulations > Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive

Preferred term

Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Movement of a body part initiated and maintained by a mechanical or electrical device to restore normal range of motion to joints, muscles, or tendons after surgery, prosthesis implantation, contracture flexion, or long immobilization.

Synonym(s)

  • Continuous Passive Motion Therapy
  • Continuous Passive Movement Therapy
  • CPM Therapy
  • Movement Therapy, Continuous Passive
  • Passive Motion Therapy, Continuous
  • Passive Movement Therapy, Continuous

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V5730C03-9

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