A patient presents with upper extremity strength of two out of five manual muscle testing and the clinician desires to assist the patient in performing ventilatory movement strategies.Which of the following types of range of motion is MOST advantageous to this patient?

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Active assisted range of motion is appropriate.This patient is unable to complete the full range of motion against gravity with a muscle strength grade of 2/5,but the therapist should facilitate active patient participation,which is why passive range of motion is not correct.

A Patient Presents with Upper Extremity Strength of Two Out