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Passive range of motion exercises are done to preserve flexibility and mobility of the joints on which they are performed. It is important to perform these exercises to prevent deformities. These exercises can be administered by an Occupational Therapist or under the direction of a therapist. All the exercises should be done several times a day. A good time to do them is after the baby's bath or at each diaper change. Your occupational therapist will tell you how many times to do each one. These exercises should be done slowly and steadily. Never force a joint. Damage to the joint space can occur if too much force is applied Joint range of motion is done on one joint at a time. Stabilize with one hand just above the joint and place your other hand below the joint to move the part through its full range of motion. Starting Position Place child lying on back. Hand Placement Motion Shoulder adduction Starting Position Lay child on back, arm away from body. Hand Placement Movement Shoulder rotationStarting PositionLay child on back, elbow bent and arm straight out to the side. Hand Placement Movement Shoulder abductionStarting Position Place child lying on back. Head Placement Motion ElbowFlexion and Extension Starting Position Lay child on back, elbow straight, arm away from body. Hand Placement Motion Forearm supination and pronation Starting Position Lay child on back, elbow bent, arm close to body. Hand Placement Movement Wristflexion and extension Starting Position Place child laying on back. Hand Placement Movement Finger flexion and extension Starting Position Optional Hand Placement Movement Finger abduction Starting Position Hold the child's hand and wrist open and straight. Hand Placement Movement Thumb opposition Starting Position Hold the child's hand open with palm up. Hand Placement Movement Thumb flexion and extension Starting Position Hold hand open with palm up. Hand Placement Movement Thumb abduction and adduction Starting Position Hold hand open with palm up. Hand Placement Movement |