When a joint does not move fully and easily in its normal manner it
is considered to have a limited range of motion. Motion may be
limited by a mechanical problem within the joint, swelling of
tissue around the joint, spasticity of the muscles, pain or
disease.
Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
