If a client is positive for pain with active range of motion and negative for pain with passive range of motion,what type of injury does the client have?

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When a client experiences pain with active range of motion but not with passive range of motion, it typically indicates an issue with the muscles responsible for moving the joint (mover muscles), rather than with the joint capsule or ligaments. Active range of motion involves the client actively using their muscles to move a joint, so pain during this activity suggests the muscles themselves may be injured or strained.

If a Client Is Positive for Pain with Active Range