History of rest and motion and the scientific basis for early continuous passive motion

The history of rest, early motion, and CPM is described. The success of CPM stems from two main factors: basic research has validated the concept, and the clinical applications of CPM for various joints of the extremities have produced very satisfactory results.

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Published inHand clinics Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 1
Main Author Salter, R B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.1996
Subjects
Animals
Cartilage, Articular
Fractures, Bone - history
Fractures, Bone - therapy
History, 16th Century
History, 18th Century
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
History, Ancient
Humans
Immobilization
Joints - injuries
Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive - history
Wound Healing
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Summary:The history of rest, early motion, and CPM is described. The success of CPM stems from two main factors: basic research has validated the concept, and the clinical applications of CPM for various joints of the extremities have produced very satisfactory results.
ISSN:0749-0712
DOI:10.1016/S0749-0712(21)00280-8