In which of the following types of exercise does the patient work against a counter-pressure to increase muscle strength?
A. Active mobility exercises
B. Passive mobility exercises
C. Active resistance exercises
D. Isometric exercises
E. ROM exercises
C. Active resistance exercises
In active resistance exercises, the patient works against resistance, or counter-pressure, to increase muscle strength.
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