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Definition of Range of motion

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Range of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension. For example, a knee might lack 10 degrees of full extension due to an injury.

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