Weight-Bearing in Functional Positions Is Often Integrated into Positioning and Handling

Weight-bearing in functional positions is often integrated into positioning and handling treatment techniques with flaccid and hypotonic upper and lower extremities.Which of the following would most likely NOT be a component of your rationale for use of weight-bearing techniques?

A) Increase range of motion
B) Facilitate muscle activation
C) Promote normal postural alignment
D) Decrease excessive joint range of motion