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• Range of Motion
  ...xion and extension. For example, a knee might be able to flex to a maximum of 90 degrees. ...ndicating a point of reckoning, and "motion" meaning the action or process of moving or changing place or position.
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• Range of motion
  == Range of Motion == ...hysiotherapy]] and [[orthopedics]] to describe the full movement potential of a [[joint]], from flexion (bending) to extension (straightening).
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• Knee examination
  ...formed by a healthcare professional to assess the health and functionality of the [[knee joint]]. ...nal may also assess the patient's range of motion, strength, and stability of the knee joint.
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• Motion Sickness
  == Motion Sickness == ...eeling of nausea and, in some cases, dizziness, that is caused by repeated motion from a vehicle or any other movements that disturb the inner ear.
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• Hip examination
  ...care professional]] to assess the [[hip joint]] and surrounding structures for any abnormalities or injuries. ...nation typically involves a series of tests to evaluate the hip's range of motion, strength, and stability. It may include:
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• Stretching
  ...result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. === Types of Stretching ===
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• Joint contractures
  ...he immobilization of a joint or a reduction in the joint's normal range of motion. ...[[spinal cord injury]]. Prolonged immobility, such as bed rest or non-use of a limb, can also lead to joint contractures.
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• Range
  == Range (medical) == ...edicine, it is often used to describe the normal or healthy span of values for a particular measurement in the body, such as blood pressure or body temper
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• Dynamic stretching
  '''Dynamic stretching''' is a form of [[Physical exercise|exercise]] that involves controlled, smooth, and delibe ...is different from [[Static stretching]], which involves holding a position for a certain period.
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• Bending
  ...o describe the act or process of curving, typically in reference to a part of the body. The term is derived from the Old English ''bendan'', meaning "to ...int that decreases the angle between the bones that converge at the joint. For example, bending the elbow, or [[flexion]], decreases the angle between the
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• Wrist
  ...e human body that connects the [[hand]] to the [[forearm]]. It is composed of eight small [[bone]]s known as the [[carpal bones]], which are arranged in .... These bones are connected by [[ligament]]s and allow for a wide range of motion.
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• Dead arm syndrome
  ...the Greek word "syndromē", which means "concurrence of symptoms, concourse of people". ...terized by a sudden onset of shoulder pain, weakness, and loss of range of motion. It is often caused by repetitive overhead activities, such as throwing a b
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• Flexibility
  ...ity of bending easily without breaking. It is a key component in the field of [[Physical Fitness|physical fitness]] and [[Health|health]]. ...between individuals, particularly in terms of differences in muscle length of multi-joint muscles.
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• Hips
  ...ball-and-socket joint, formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. It is surrounded by strong muscles and ligaments that provide s ...namic (e.g., walking or running) postures, and providing a range of motion for the upper leg.
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• Glenoid labrum
  ...om the Greek word "glenoeides", meaning socket-like, and "labrum" is Latin for lip or edge. ...ule]] and the tendon of the [[Long head of biceps brachii muscle|long head of the biceps brachii]].
  2 KB (235 words) - 06:45, 13 February 2024
• Continuous passive motion
  == Continuous Passive Motion == ...chnique used in medical rehabilitation involving constant, gentle movement of joints, particularly after surgery or injury. The technique is designed to
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• Yielding
  ...process of giving way under pressure, often used to describe the behavior of certain tissues or structures in the body under stress or strain. ...ance to a particular movement or exercise, allowing for increased range of motion and flexibility. This is often seen in exercises designed to improve joint
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• Dish
  ...IS-H), is a medical condition that involves the hardening or calcification of ligaments and tendons, particularly those along the spine. ...l medical term '''Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis'''. The term is of modern origin, first used in medical literature in the late 20th century.
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• Stroboscope
  ...has been applied in the design of various instruments used in the sciences of biology, physiology, and psychology. ...y or moving slowly, which allows for detailed examination of the object in motion.
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• Hydrodynamics
  ...e liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids and in motion relative to them. The term is derived from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning ...cs is believed to have begun with [[Archimedes]] of Syracuse, who is known for his work on buoyancy, the [[Archimedes' principle]]. However, the term 'hyd
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