ACTIVE AND PASSIVE THERAPY

Exercises used in kinesitherapy are divided into passive and active (active-assisted, active-unassisted and active exercises with load).

… Passive exercises are performed by a therapist because the patient is not able to perform the movement by activating his muscles.

… Active exercises are performed by the patient independently with the full range of motion, but under the supervision of a therapist. Actively unsupported exercises - they are the main part of kinesitherapy - the muscle can perform the full movement on its own.