Being free to move or moving freely…
Are they the same thing?
Free to move implies choice.
Unconstrained, unfettered, liberty.
Moving freely denotes ease in movement.
Fluidity, freedom from restrictions, lithe.
Both notions share thoughts of restriction, impairment, hindrance versus freedom, versatility, fluidity.
The cheetah is free to move and also moves freely.
The 88-year old with back pain is free to move but doesn't move freely.
The black linebacker is not free to move but moves freely.