Your patient just had surgery on her right knee to repair an injury she sustained while playing volleyball. The physician has ordered "open chain" exercises. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for this patient?

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Open chain exercises involve movements where the distal segment (in this case, the foot) moves freely in space. Sitting on the mat and straightening the right knee is an example of an open chain exercise appropriate for someone recovering from knee surgery, as it isolates knee extension without placing weight on the leg.

Your Patient Just Had Surgery on Her Right Knee to Repair