The 3 types of ROM exercises include passive, active, and active assistive ROM. Passive ROM is the movement applied to a joint by another person or motion machine. With passive ROM, the joint receiving the exercise is completely relaxed while the outside force moves the body part throughout the available range.

Which exercise type will improve a person's range of motion?

However, strength training at a full range of motion is highly effective at increasing flexibility and mobility. Several recent studies have found that strength training can increase range of motion equal to, and in some cases greater than, static stretching. This is something Olympic lifters have known for decades.

What are the six main types of ROM exercises?

• Head and neck exercises.
• Shoulder and elbow exercises.
• Forearm and wrist exercises.
• Hand and finger exercises.
• Hip and knee exercises.
• Ankle and foot exercises.