| The use of the CPM otherwise known as continuous | | | | extending the knee after surgery themselves. Rather |
| passive motion, has been in existence in the field of | | | | then have the knee fuse itself due to the lack of |
| rehabilitation since 1981. The device itself was | | | | movement and following proper exercise protocol |
| developed by a Canadian physician. Whether to use | | | | then, the CPM is warranted. |
| the CPM or not is determined by the orthopedic | | | | It is generally agreed upon by most rehabilitation |
| surgeons protocol after having knee surgery or | | | | professionals that the outcome with knee mobility |
| shoulder surgery. | | | | after surgery is unchanged whether the patient used |
| The idea behind the CPM is to get the surgical knee | | | | a CPM or not. |
| or shoulder moving as soon as possible after surgery. | | | | Setting the device up properly will also play a big part |
| By having the knee or shoulder moving immediately | | | | in getting results and patient comfort. The device |
| after surgery it will hopefully prevent or retard the | | | | itself takes just minutes to get it properly aligned |
| formation of scar tissue or adhesions from forming | | | | with the patients knee. Frequent misalignment is |
| along with, helping to reduce pain. | | | | noted causing the patient more pain and, the device |
| To this date there is no hard and fast rules regarding | | | | not getting a true range of motion. |
| the effectiveness of the CPM. It right now is solely | | | | The idea behind the CPM is good however the actual |
| up to the surgeon on whether to use it. In some | | | | results it gets can be minimal. If the patient will follow |
| case you will find where the patient themselves have | | | | their exercise routine that was set forth by their |
| requested to have a CPM applied after surgery. | | | | rehabilitation professional the results will just as good |
| The CPM can be effective for some patients if they | | | | if not better. |
| are unable or unwilling to work on flexing and | | | | |