Which exercise is most appropriate for a patient who is immobile after a lower-limb fracture and has no movement restriction for the unaffected joints?
Correct answer: A. Repeated active range-of-motion exercises
- A. Repeated active range-of-motion exercises
- B. Forceful massage over the fracture site
- C. Prolonged flexion of the affected knee
- D. Complete bed rest without limb movement
Explanation
Active range-of-motion exercises in permitted joints help maintain muscle strength, joint mobility and venous circulation. Massage over a fracture and prolonged flexion may cause injury, while complete immobility increases complications.
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