title: Because of the risk of developing heterotopic ossification, are passive range of motion exercises contraindicated following traumatic injuries?
authors.affiliation: Department of Research Servicies, American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandira, VA, USA.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Scalzitti
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*