Early Mobility Program

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Phase 0 Phase 1 Phase 2
Range of Motion
Passive (3x/day, 10 repetitions)
Active (3x/day, 10 repetitions)		 Range of Motion
Passive (3x/day, 10 repetitions)
Active (3x/day, 10 repetitions)		 Range of Motion
Passive (3x/day, 10 repetitions)
HOB
Elevated 30-45 degrees
OR 
Reverse Trendelenberg		 HOB
Elevated 30-45 degrees
OR 
Reverse Trendelenberg		 HOB
Elevated 30-45 degrees
OR 
Reverse Trendelenberg
Reposition 
Every 2 hours		 Reposition 
Every 2 hours		 Reposition 
Every 2 hours
Continuous Lateral Rotation
(18-24 hours per day)		 Chair position or OOB with sling (3x/day)  OOB (bear own weight) (3x/day) 
If patient tolerates these activities, advance to next phase  Dangling (3x/day)  Walking(3x/day) 

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Last reviewed: 09 June 2021