____________ is a form of active resistive exercise; the sp…
____________ is a form of active resistive exercise; the speed of movement of the limb is controlled throughout the arc or range of motion, and the resistance offered is in direct proportion to the force offered by the patient throughout the range of motion of the exercise.
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Your patient is a 63-year-old man who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy for treatment of colon cancer and is very weak as a result. His mobility level has been decreasing over the past few years, and he has very tight hamstring and hip flexor muscles. You are helping him select a wheelchair that he can use at home, where he lives alone. Which of the following legrests would be most appropriate for this patient?
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