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What is the name of the machine that bends your knee for physical therapy?
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CPM: A continuous passive motion machine is used to assist in knee flexion after surgery. Only certain surgeries require the use of the machine.
Answered 5/13/2014
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CPM: Continous passive motion machine.
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