A patient has mild joint swelling and pain during active ROM, but resisted tests of the muscles that cross the swollen joints do not cause pain.Your goal is to maintain or possibly increase strength through the available ROM.The most appropriate choice of exercise is:

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Multiple-angle isometric exercises against resistance are most appropriate in this scenario because they allow for strength training without movement of the joint, thus minimizing the risk of exacerbating the condition. This method can target different points within the range of motion (ROM) to maintain or increase muscle strength around the affected joint without causing further pain or swelling.

A Patient Has Mild Joint Swelling and Pain During Active