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Upper-limb continuous passive motion exercisers designed to provide controlled movements (flexion, extension, adduction, and/or rotation) to the shoulder joint without the patient\'s muscular exertion. These exercisers are typically an electronically controlled electromechanism that is attached to the patient\'s arm to provide periodic, rhythmic movements through a range of motion; they are intended to prevent joint stiffness in the shoulder. Shoulder continuous passive motion exercisers are used for physical therapy and rehabilitation after illness, trauma, and/or surgical treatment.
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