For example, if you lose 2 pounds during an hour run, that's 2 pints or 32 ounces. Thus, you need 8 ounces of water or sports beverage every 15 minutes. Note the weather conditions on that day, and keep in mind that you may need to adjust your consumption if the conditions are different.
Active exercise is that which an individual does for himself, while active assisted range of motion is achieved with the help of a therapist or individual who aids the person in the movement. Passive range of motion is exercise performed on an individual by another person, therapist or nurse. Passive range of motion exercises offer a variety of benefits for those unable to exercise for themselves. Passive range of motion exercise helps prevent weak muscles or stiffness caused by non-use.
Upper Extremity Passive ROM Exercises Upper extremity passive ROM exercises are performed by someone else when the person with ALS is unable to move his arms by himself. These exercises should be done slowly and gently, and can be done with the person sitting in a chair or lying down.ften a combination of the types of ROM exercises above will be used. For instance, if a person with ALS has strong arms, but weak legs, he or she would use an active ROM program for the arms and a caregiver would perform passive ROM for the legs.