Salter has derived the concept of continuous passive motion (CPM) based on a series of experimental investigations. He followed a well out thought rationale: since immobilisation is unhealthy for joints and intermittent movement is healthier for both normal and injured joints, then continuous motion would be even better. Bearing in mind that one of the characteristics of skeletal muscle is fatigability, for motion to be continuous it should also be passive. Furthermore, CPM has another advantage in that it is slow enough which makes it applicable to patients immediately after operation or injury without causing pain.
CPM has found its use in rehabilitation of joints based primarily on the theory that joint motion promotes the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage. Joints that are prone to stiffness need early mobilisation after trauma or surgery, to avoid arthrofibrosis. CPM acts to reduce blood and fluid accumulation in and around joints thus reducing subsequent joint stiffness. Avoiding stiffness in the early stages diminishes the chances of a progression of a contracture in the joint.
CPM is nowadays provided through devices that are mechanically designed to perform all the movements that a specific joint is anatomically constructed to perform. They provide the opportunity to the therapist to set the rate by which the movement is performed as well as the force by which the movement is performed.
At Kountouriotis Physiotherapy Centre the whole array of CPM equipment is available for use in those patients that require continuous passive motion.

Shoulder CPM

The Kinetec Centura features a natural, anatomical motion that increases patient compliance and decreases joint stress. The postoperative passive ra... [περισσότερα]

Elbow CPM

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Ankle CPM

An attractively designed ankle CPM that provides anatomically correct motion in two planes. Breva offers Plantar flexion, Dorsiflexion and Inversion, ... [περισσότερα]

Ancle CPM 5190

Three motor axis design provides anatomically correct motion to the ankle and subtalar joint an program up to 10 individual therapy programs ... [περισσότερα]

Portable Hand CPM

Comfortable soft splint helps improve patient compliance Splint fits either hand to reduce inventory Adjustable for ulnar or radial wrist devi... [περισσότερα]

Knee CPM

State-of-the art in anatomical knee rehabilitation equipment. UL-approved computerized hand control is completely waterproof. Features include: ... [περισσότερα]