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range

noun ambit, area, arena, boundaries, bounds, breadth, compass, distance, earshot, extent, field, gamut, genus, hearing, limit, line, perimeter, power, reach, scope, space, span, sphere, stretch, sweep

RANGE. This word is used in the land laws of the United States to designate the order of the location of such lands, and in patents from the United States to individuals they are described as being within a certain range.

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Teaches the athlete how to move through a complete range of motion into a high angle of release.

Teaching progression for the delivery in the shot and discus

What the Runner Really Needs--Functional Range of Motion

Runners need active stretches

Caption: WITHIN RANGE: A decline in range of motion can happen over time; prevention is easier.

Maintaining range to maintain mobility: If you have not received skilled instruction on how to perform range of motion, it may be beneficial to learn how to gently perform stretches firmly to safely prevent and improve any limitations, but also while not causing injury

The criterion comparison was lumbar lateral flexion range of motion testing using dual digital inclinometry.

Reliability and concurrent validity of an alternative method of lateral lumbar range of motion in athletes

Adaptive changes in shoulder range of motion of elite athletes have been found in many sports including baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and swimming.

Shoulder range of motion and strength in professional ice hockey players

Range of motion was assessed in four joint movements of the shoulder: (a) flexion; (b) extension; (c) abduction, and (d) horizontal adduction.

Acute joint range effects of exercises at different strength intensities on unstable and stable platforms

Although normal range of motion is difficult to define, The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and other organizations have provided range of motion normative data; however, there is a lot of variance between the charts.

An evidence based guide to stretching

Based on Gajdosik et al (2005), a 5[degrees] change in knee extension range of motion was considered clinically significant, therefore for 80% power, [alpha] = 0.

Effects of a six week lower limb stretching programme on range of motion, peak passive torque and stiffness in people with and without osteoarthritis of the knee

In order to become more mobile, look to increase the range of motion around joints that have less than favorable flexibility.

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

Unilateral hip rotation range of motion asymmetry in patients with sacroiliac joint regional pain.

Passive hip rotation range of motion in LPGA golfers

Does it result in a larger recovery of muscle strength and joint range of motion immediately after the immobilisation period (at 6 weeks) or four weeks after the immobilisation period (at 10 weeks)?

Cyclic pneumatic soft-tissue compression enhances recovery following fracture of the distal radius: a randomised controlled trial

Incorporating the STS in a facility will reduce the number of falls and common injuries associated with limited strength and range of motion.