Range of Motion, Articular

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The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.

Descriptor ID	D016059
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.600.700 G11.427.760
Concept/Terms	Range of Motion, Articular Range of Motion, Articular Joint Range of Motion Joint Flexibility Flexibility, Joint Range of Motion Passive Range of Motion Passive Range of Motion

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Range of Motion, Articular".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Range of Motion, Articular [E01.370.600.700]
Biological Sciences [G]
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11]
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena [G11.427]
Range of Motion, Articular [G11.427.760]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Range of Motion, Articular".

Range of Motion, Articular
Arthrometry, Articular

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Bar chart showing 106 publications over 27 distinct years, with a maximum of 9 publications in 2016

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	0	1	1
1997	1	0	1
1999	0	1	1
2003	0	1	1
2004	0	2	2
2005	3	2	5
2006	1	1	2
2007	1	3	4
2008	3	5	8
2009	0	7	7
2010	0	5	5
2011	0	4	4
2012	1	2	3
2013	2	4	6
2014	1	2	3
2015	0	5	5
2016	0	9	9
2017	2	4	6
2018	3	3	6
2019	1	5	6
2020	1	3	4
2021	1	5	6
2022	0	2	2
2023	1	1	2
2024	1	2	3
2025	0	1	1
2026	0	3	3

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Wagner JG, Hammond E, Boyer KA, Johnson J, Collins KH, Majumdar S, Souza RB. Gait Biomechanics During Early Stance Phase Predict Pain Flares in Persons With Patellofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis. JOSPT Open. 2026 Apr; 4(2):223-231.

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Xiong J, Xiao H, Xu P, Zheng J, Zhang X, Wang Y, Ji W. A novel anterior occipitocervical fixation instrument improves stability and minimizes bone-implant stress: a comparative finite element analysis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2026 Mar 07; 21(1).

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Furrukh AJ, Challagonda J, Barron S, Tran PC, Sidhu SK, Wong A, Rothkopf D. Safety and Efficacy of the Avanti Polyetheretherketone Fixation System for Distal Radius Fractures. Ann Plast Surg. 2026 May 01; 96(Suppl 5):S365-S369.

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de Campos TF, Wolden M, March MK, Hewawasam D, Boumelhem B, Spurr JJ, Khoury JM, Vertzyas N, Faux SG, Gass GC, Mungovan SF. A Standardised Car Seat Transfer Test: Reliability and Concurrent Validity. Occup Ther Int. 2025; 2025:7306142.

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Smith ZH, Martin RA, Casto E, Bigelow C, Busa MA, Kent JA. Muscle Torque-Velocity Relationships and Fatigue With Reduced Knee Joint Range of Motion in Young and Older Adults. J Appl Biomech. 2024 Aug 01; 40(4):261-269.

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Calderon C, Oquendo YA, Van Rysselberghe N, Finlay AK, Hunt AA, San Agustin MJ, Gardner MJ. Range of motion measurements do not correlate with patient reported outcome measures in the early post-operative period following ankle fracture. Injury. 2024 Apr; 55(4):111419.

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Aquino MRC, Resende RA, Van Emmerik R, Souza TR, Fonseca ST, Kirkwood RN, Ocarino JM. Influence of reduced passive ankle dorsiflexion range of motion on lower limb kinetics and stiffness during gait. Gait Posture. 2024 03; 109:147-152.

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DeFazio MW, Godfrey N, Offord E, Budis E, Olson N, Jones M. Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes After Dorsal Spanning Plate Fixation. Hand (N Y). 2024 10; 19(7):1120-1124.

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Muench LN, Dyrna F, Otto A, Wellington I, Obopilwe E, Scheiderer B, Imhoff AB, Beitzel K, Mazzocca AD, Berthold DP. Superior Capsular Reconstruction Partially Restores Native Glenohumeral Joint Loads in a Dynamic Biomechanical Shoulder Model. Arthroscopy. 2023 08; 39(8):1781-1789.

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Zeff S, Weir G, Pataky TC, Hamill J, van Emmerik R. Modifications to head-trunk coordination dynamics during running and sidestepping. Sports Biomech. 2025 Mar; 24(3):742-762.

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