Daily passive range of motion exercises are given for a number of reasons, including the protection of skin integrity, facilitation of properly aligned positioning, comfort and a decrease in the risk of contractures.
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Range of motion (ROM) is passive within ACL 1.0 and 1.2 because attention is not paid to the location of the parts of the body. ROM and position in space provide a good example of how attention to information makes it easier to anticipate what the person will and will not be able to do.