full range of motion

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full range of motion

A strutural or functional compromise in the ability of a joint to move around an axis. See Range of motion.

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Most of the time, people who get frozen shoulder report that they get their full range of motion back.

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If a muscle is unable to complete its full range of motion, the tendons and soft tissue surrounding it can become tight, and this makes stretching the muscle more difficult.

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FlyGrip provides a full range of motion for the thumb to navigate the entire display and completely frees up one hand.

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He is active and has normal control over his chest and a full range of motion in his arm," he said.

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The light head is fully adjustable and can be moved throughout its full range of motion to actively track moving objects and keep them fully illuminated as they move.

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A return to running is advised when the individual is pain free, has full range of motion at the knee and ankle, and at least 90 percent of full strength.

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Everyone knows the health benefits of exercise whether it is through a gym, boot camp, walking, swimming - any activity that raises the heart rate and takes you through a full range of motion working and mobilising all muscle groups," he explains.

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The device is mounted on a stand using a ball-and-socket design to permit a full range of motion.

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The material provides a full range of motion, but will always return to its original position - a function performed by many tiny bones, cartilage and tendons in real bats," he added.

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Inability to move our joints through a full range of motion would make the joints more stable, but would it make our bodies more efficient?

Mobility then stability: Kyle Holloman helps you prioritize your exercise, goals

Ability to evaluate the functionality of a mechanism by moving components through the full range of motion to identify and correct interferences.