A Patient Who Is 5 Weeks Post-Left Cerebrovascular Accident Presents

A patient who is 5 weeks post-left cerebrovascular accident presents in stage 3 of motor recovery for the upper extremity with spasticity of elbow flexors.Which of the following combinations of treatment is MOST effective for achieving active elbow extension (single joint isolation) of the right upper extremity?

A) Rhythmic rotation of right upper extremity with tapping of elbow extensors
B) Rhythmic rotation of right upper extremity with sustained stretching of right biceps
C) Alternating chopping patterns to the left and right in sitting
D) Alternating lifting patterns to the left and right in sitting

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