What is a continuous passive range of motion?

A continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is a motorized device that passively moves a joint through a pre-set range of motion. These devices may be used after surgery to reduce joint stiffness and improve range of motion.

How do you use a continuous passive motion machine?

If using a CPM machine for your knee, place your leg so that the middle of your knee rests where the CPM machine bends, and the bottom of your foot is against the foot pad. If using a CPM machine for your shoulder, place your elbow so that it rests where the CPM bends. Place your hand around the hand grip.

How long should I use CPM machine?

A CPM may help prevent stiffness, pain and development of adhesions within the joint. How long do I use the machine? You will use the machine for approximately 2 weeks, sometimes longer if you are on crutches for an extended period of time. You will use the machine between 2-‐4 hours/day.

How long can you run a CPM machine?

CPM Machine A CPM may help prevent stiffness, pain and development of adhesions within the joint. How long do I use the machine? You will use the machine for approximately 2 weeks, sometimes longer if you are on crutches for an extended period of time. You will use the machine between 2-‐4 hours/day.

Can I sleep with CPM machine on?

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WITH ACL RECONSTRUCTION This will cause swelling and pain. Use the CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) machine as much as possible. You should remove your brace when you use the CPM machine. Do not sleep with the CPM machine on.

When should I start using my CPM machine?

According to Marshall, CPM is typically used for two to three weeks after discharge from the hospital. Most CPM therapy is started in the hospital and then continued at home, using a CPM machine on a rental basis.

Does continuous passive motion increase ultimate mobility after open elbow contracture?

Some authors suggest that use of continuous passive motion (CPM) in postoperative management can increase ultimate mobility. This study tests the null hypothesis that there is no difference in the arc of flexion and extension between patients who used CPM and those who did not use CPM after open elbow contracture release.

What is continuous passive motion (CPM)?

Continuous passive motion (CPM) properly applied during the first two stages of stiffness acts to pump blood and edema fluid away from the joint and periarticular tissues. This allows maintenance of normal periarticular soft tissue compliance.

How do you use a full range of passive motion?

This is accomplished by the immediate application of a full range of passive motion on CPM, or by briefly elevating and splinting the limb in a position that keeps the periarticular tissues stretched before instituting a full range of passive motion on CPM.

What are the options for the treatment of a stiff elbow?

Options include early- or delayed motion supervised by a physical therapist, immediate continuous passive motion (CPM), (night) splinting and a static progressive or dynamic splinting program. Methods/design: The SET-Study (Stiff Elbow Trial) is a single-centre, prospective, randomized controlled trial.