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Bio-mechanical Frame
The Biomechanical Frame of Reference (FOR) is a remedial approach used in occupational and physical therapy that focuses on physical impairments and their effects on occupational performance. This approach assumes patients can acquire voluntary motor skills needed to perform daily occupations. The goals of the Biomechanical FOR is to prevent deterioration, maintain existing movements, restore movements, and/or compensate/adapt for loss of movements in occupational performance.This FOR is best suited for individuals with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, with an intact central nervous system, allowing for smooth, isolated movements. Assessments used in this approach include range of motion (ROM), manual muscle testing (MMT), endurance testing, joint stability testing, and functional mobility assessments. Techniques used in Biomechanical FOR include therapeutic exercise to improve ROM, strength, endurance and compensatory techniques to modify the task or environment.
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