During the past 3 decades, continuous passive motion (CPM) devices have become a generally accepted part of postsurgical treatment to promote healing and regeneration of joint cartilage. In 1970, Robert B. Salter, MD, PhD, a Toronto orthopedic surgeon, along with a succession of research fellows, first investigated the biological effects of CPM on healing and […]

CPM is an abbreviation for continuous passive motion. A CPM device is a machine that is used to move a joint without the patient having to exert any effort. A CPM machine is most commonly used on the knee joint, although there are CPM machines made for other joints as well. The CPM has a […]

The Results —  Significantly better knee function (Knee Society Score ‘excellent’) at all post-op investigation points with the ‘Physio with CPM’ group. —  The ‘Physio with CPM’ group achieved significantly better outcomes in daily activities score (Oxford ‘satisfactory joint function’) at all post-op investigation points. —  The mean KSS score for the ‘Physio with CPM’ […]

The American College of Sports Medicine estimates that approximately 9 million Americans suffer from sprained ankles each year. It’s one of the most common sports injuries, and it can happen to anybody who rolls or turns an ankle while doing something as simple as walking. In many cases, an ankle sprain does not require medical […]