Which of the following joint motions is included in the Gross Strength and ROM Screen before bed mobility?

Which of the following joint motions is included in the Gross Strength and ROM Screen before bed mobility?

• A. Shoulder movements only
• B. Elbow and wrist movements only
• C. Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle movements
• D. Grip strength

Answer: (C)

Bed mobility relies on coordinated movement across multiple major joints to roll, reposition, and transfer in bed. The Gross Strength and ROM Screen is designed to assess large-range, functional motions across both the upper and lower limbs, specifically the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. This broad screening shows whether there is enough combined strength and mobility to perform typical bed-related tasks, not just isolated actions. Focusing on only the shoulder, or only the elbow and wrist, or testing grip strength alone misses the lower-extremity and multi-joint demands essential for getting in and out of bed and changing position.

Bed mobility relies on coordinated movement across multiple major joints to roll, reposition, and transfer in bed. The Gross Strength and ROM Screen is designed to assess large-range, functional motions across both the upper and lower limbs, specifically the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. This broad screening shows whether there is enough combined strength and mobility to perform typical bed-related tasks, not just isolated actions. Focusing on only the shoulder, or only the elbow and wrist, or testing grip strength alone misses the lower-extremity and multi-joint demands essential for getting in and out of bed and changing position.