This term refers to the act of exposing clients to different activities that will gradually return the clients' ambulation.

The act of exposing clients to different activities aimed at gradually restoring their ability to walk is known as progressive ambulation. This process involves incrementally increasing the complexity and difficulty of the activities to improve strength, balance, and coordination, ultimately leading to enhanced mobility. It is essential for rehabilitation after an injury or medical procedure that has affected a person’s ability to walk independently.

Progressive ambulation focuses on tailoring activities to the individual's current abilities and progressively challenging them as they improve. This method ensures that clients gain confidence in their mobility while minimizing the risk of injury.

In contrast, body mechanics refers to the safe use of the body to perform tasks to prevent injury, muscle-strengthening exercises specifically aim to build muscle strength, and active ROM (Range of Motion) exercises focus on improving the flexibility and movement of joints through voluntary muscle contractions without emphasizing weight-bearing activities. While all these concepts are important in caregiving and rehabilitation, they do not specifically describe the method of gradually restoring ambulation through various activities.