Due to supraspinatus impingement syndrome,Mrs.J is unable to fully lift her arm overhead without pain.You plan to design an exercise program consisting of both discrete and serial tasks.You do not want to include continuous tasks at this time.Which of the following should not be included?
A) ROM exercises using a cloth to wipe down the wall
B) Active reaching exercises to place small objects in a cabinet
C) Active Assisted stretching by lifting a cane overhead in supine
D) Warming up on the UE ergometer (UE cycling)

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Warming up on the UE ergometer (UE cycling) is a continuous task and therefore should not be included in the exercise program. Discrete and serial tasks, such as the ROM exercises using a cloth to wipe down the wall, active reaching exercises to place small objects in a cabinet, and active-assisted stretching by lifting a cane overhead in supine, are more appropriate for Mrs. J's condition.

Due to Supraspinatus Impingement Syndrome,Mrs