Isometric 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.
b
Isometric exercise involves contracting the muscle
without moving the limb, such as contracting/relaxing the
quadricep muscle without moving the leg.
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1. Arrange an agreement with law enforcement regarding these types of clients. 2. Discuss the situation with law enforcement. 3. Develop a team of staff who would be on call for these types of situations. 4. Organize a training program to educate staff on how to manage these types of situations.
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