Standby assistance during exercises is required when the person has had a medical problem that has secondary consequences, e.g. hip and knee replacements, unhealed fractures, etc. They are not apt to comprehend the consequences, nor are they apt to follow precautions.
ACL 4.6
The person learns an exercise routine.
Splints can be taken on and off, but assistance tends to be needed for smaller adjustments.
The person may appreciate you incorporating your desired outcomes for joint mobility and strength into interesting functional activities.
The person is apt to attempt to alter their exercise program to suit their personal preferences without recognition of the consequences. Conflicts are reduced by functional activities.
ACL 4.8
The person might be able to use written / diagrammed instructions because movement diagrams are the easiest to follow.
Once an exercise routine is learned, the person may be able to shift from one exercise to another independently.
Exercises that require crossing the midline of other diagonal lines may not be possible until they can deal with diagonal lines in craft projects within ACL 5.0.