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What are the benefits of early ambulation after injury, illness, or surgery? - answer-Promotes muscle strength, retains joint flexibility, minimizes joint pain and stiffness, and arrests bone reabsorption. What type of exercise involves active movement with constant muscle contraction? - answer-Isotonic exercise, such as walking, turning in bed, and self feeding. What is atrophy in the context of immobility? - answer-Atrophy refers to the wasting or shrinking of muscles due ...