CPM stands for which term?

CPM stands for which term?

• A. Continuous Passive Motion
• B. Cyclic Passive Motion
• C. Controlled Progressive Motion
• D. Constant Passive Movement

Answer: (A)

CPM means using a device to move a joint through a controlled range of motion continuously, with the movement generated by the machine and not by the patient’s muscles. The key idea is continuity of motion during the session (continuous) and the movement being passive (no active muscle contraction). This approach is commonly used after joint surgery to keep the joint mobile, help prevent scar tissue, and reduce swelling. The other terms shift one element: cyclic would imply on-off cycling rather than steady movement, controlled progressive focuses more on a planned progression than the standard label, and constant passive movement uses a different word than the established term.

CPM means using a device to move a joint through a controlled range of motion continuously, with the movement generated by the machine and not by the patient’s muscles. The key idea is continuity of motion during the session (continuous) and the movement being passive (no active muscle contraction). This approach is commonly used after joint surgery to keep the joint mobile, help prevent scar tissue, and reduce swelling. The other terms shift one element: cyclic would imply on-off cycling rather than steady movement, controlled progressive focuses more on a planned progression than the standard label, and constant passive movement uses a different word than the established term.