Continuous Passive Motion - Foot - Ankle - Leg CPM
Designed For Foot & Ankle Trauma
Increases Blood Flow to Lower Extremities
Continuous Passive Motion ( CPM ) is a treatment method designed to aid in the recovery of joints immediately after foot and ankle trauma or surgery. CPM is carried out by a continuous passive motion device, which constantly moves the joint through a controlled range of motion, the exact range of motion is dependent upon the joint, but in most cases their is an increased range of motion over time.
CPM is used following various types of reconstructive joint surgery such as knee replacement and ACL reconstruction. Its mechanisms of action for aiding joint recovery are dependent upon what surgery is performed. One mechanism is the movement of synovial fluid to allow for better diffusion of nutrients into damaged cartilage, and diffusion of other materials out, such as blood and metabolic waste products. Another mechanism is the prevention of fibrous scar tissue formation in the joint, which tends to decrease the range of motion for a joint.
