Isotonic exercise involves:
a. muscle shortening and active contraction/relaxation of muscles
b. muscle contraction without shortening.
c. muscle contraction with resistance.
d. exercise using mechanical devices, such ascontinuous passive range-of-movement (CPM)
machines.
a
Isotonic exercise occurs with activity, such as perform
ing activities of daily living or any active exercises.
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