Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) is a treatment generally used after orthopedic surgery and has been practiced for over 30 years. It has been proven to:

• reduce swelling
• reduce pain
• maintain and increase Range of Motion (ROM)
• inhibit formation of scar tissue

A patient’s joint (knee, shoulder, ankle, etc.) is continuously moved in a slow and rhythmic pattern. This gentle movement is done passively so as not to engage the patient’s muscles around the repaired joint. The continuous motion works to keep the joint flexible and helps to increase the patient’s range of motion, reducing the risk of complications. To see a CPM machine in action, please watch our informational CPM Video below.