A client appears uncomfortable during an assisted mobility exercise. What should guide assistance?
- AThe client's ongoing feedback and consent in the moment
- BHolding the planned range for the full 30 seconds
- CThe trainer's judgment of normal range for that joint
- DThe consent the client gave at the start of the session
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Answer
A
During assisted mobility work, the client's ongoing feedback and consent guide the trainer, who eases off when the client appears or reports discomfort.
B
Completing the planned hold ignores the discomfort the client is showing now.
C
Normal ranges vary between people; the client's response, not a textbook value, sets the limit.
D
Consent is ongoing and can be withdrawn; earlier agreement does not cover continuing once the client appears uncomfortable.
A
During assisted mobility work, the client's ongoing feedback and consent guide the trainer, who eases off when the client appears or reports discomfort.