A patient in your pulmonary rehabilitation program has an orthopedic disability that precludes her from walking or using a stationary bicycle. Which of the following activities would you recommend to help recondition the lower extremities?

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Aquatic exercises can provide a low-impact and buoyant environment for reconditioning the lower extremities without putting weight on the affected joints or bones. This can include exercises such as leg lifts, marching in place, or using resistance bands to work the legs. Rowing machines may still put strain on the lower body, calisthenic exercises may not provide enough resistance, and a treadmill would be difficult if the patient cannot walk or bear weight on their lower extremities.

A Patient in Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Has an Orthopedic