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  2. Foam roller - Wikipedia

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    The roller is placed between the target muscle and the ground, and is rolled back and forth, using body weight for pressure. It may be used for many reasons, including increasing flexibility, reducing soreness, and eliminating muscle knots. [2] Foam rolling is a method of self-myofascial release. [3]

  3. Range of motion (exercise machine) - Wikipedia

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    At the same time, the outside force moves the body part, such as a leg or arm, throughout the available range. Injury, surgery, or immobilization of a joint may affect the normal joint range of motion. [7] Active range of motion is the movement of a joint provided entirely by the individual performing the exercise.

  4. Elliptical trainer - Wikipedia

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    An elliptical trainer or cross-trainer is a stationary exercise machine used to stair climb, walk, or run without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries. [citation needed] For this reason, people with some injuries can use an elliptical to stay fit, as the low impact affects them little.

  5. Exercise machine - Wikipedia

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    An elliptical machine, a type of exercise machine. An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise. These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical devices to recirculating-stream swimming pools. Most exercise machines incorporate an ergometer.

  6. Human musculoskeletal system - Wikipedia

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    The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body. The human musculoskeletal system is made up of the bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, [1] tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together.

  7. Electrical muscle stimulation - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, EMS is used for rehabilitation purposes, for instance in physical therapy in the prevention muscle atrophy due to inactivity or neuromuscular imbalance, which can occur for example after musculoskeletal injuries (damage to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons).