A member asked:

Trying to assess pt progress. for neck rom, is it based on how much i can move it, or how much i can move it without pain or neg. side effects?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Both: Both. Either improvement in ROM or pain is a marker of improvement. For example I broke my arm 2 years ago and my nerve was paralyzed. I have had pain since, but atleast my function has returned. I may hurt, but it moves.

Answered 9/28/2016

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