Which type of joint movement involves an external force resisting the patient's movement?

Active resisted exercise is characterized by the patient actively attempting to move a joint while an external force, such as a therapist's hands or resistance bands, resists that movement. This type of exercise is advantageous because it enables the patient to engage muscles actively while also facing resistance, which can aid in building strength and improving joint stability.

In this scenario, the patient is exerting force to perform the movement, but the external force provided allows for an increase in intensity and complexity, creating a balance between the effort exerted by the patient and the resistance applied. This method is commonly used in rehabilitation settings to help patients regain strength and functional mobility following injury or surgery.

The other types of movements involve different mechanisms. For example, active assisted exercise allows the patient to participate actively while also receiving help to complete the movement, thereby having less resistance compared to what they could handle independently. Passive resisted exercise involves the external force moving the joint without any active participation from the patient, which does not fit the criteria of the question regarding the patient’s active resistance against an external force. Dynamic movement generally refers to movements involving multiple muscle groups and can occur in various contexts without a specified focus on resistance.