The progressive treatment of recent stiff joint due to partial paralysis disease or injury or immobilisation following fractures is based upon graded activity avoiding strain or any force upon the joint. The various techniques which play a part in restoring movements include forced passive movements, accessory passive movements, traction methods, and manipulation under anesthesia, active movements by the patient himself or by means of pulley circuit and free active movements without apparatus or with sling or spring suspension or under water exercises.