Which type of motion involves no voluntary contraction of muscle and,therefore,will not help prevent muscle atrophy?
A) Passive range of motion (PROM)
B) Active range of motion (AROM)
C) Active assistive range of motion (AAROM)
D) All of the above involve voluntary muscle contraction

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Passive range of motion (PROM)is the movement of a joint or body segment by a force external to the body,within an unrestricted and normal range of motion without active,voluntary muscle contraction by the patient.

Which Type of Motion Involves No Voluntary Contraction of Muscle