History of rest and motion and the scientific basis for early continuous passive motion.
The history of rest, early motion, and CPM is described. The success of CPM stems from two main factors: basic research has validated the concept, and the clinical applications of CPM for various joints of the extremities have produced very satisfactory results.
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Canada.
D000818:Animals; D002358:Cartilage, Articular; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000266:history / Q000628:therapy*; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive / Q000266:history; D014945:Wound Healing