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A physical therapist has a patient attempt to perform a traditional push-up as part of an upper extremity strengthening program. After observing the patient struggle to complete the push-up, the therapist decides to modify the exercise. What would be the MOST appropriate modification?1.Perform the exercise with the knees on the ground2.Offer manual assistance through the pelvis and shoulders3.Decrease the planned number of repetitions4.Select an alternate strengthening exercise
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