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  2. Muscle tone - Wikipedia

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    Both the extensor and flexor muscles are involved in the maintenance of a constant tone while at rest. In skeletal muscles, this helps maintain a normal posture. Resting muscle tone varies along a bell-shaped curve. Low tone is perceived as "lax, flabby, floppy, mushy, dead weight" and high tone is perceived as "tight, light, strong".

  3. Hypotonia - Wikipedia

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    The low muscle tone associated with hypotonia must not be confused with low muscle strength or the definition commonly used in bodybuilding. Neurologic muscle tone is a manifestation of periodic action potentials from motor neurons. As it is an intrinsic property of the nervous system, it cannot be changed through voluntary control, exercise ...

  4. Hypertonia - Wikipedia

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    Spastic hypertonia involves uncontrollable muscle spasms, stiffening or straightening out of muscles, shock-like contractions of all or part of a group of muscles, and abnormal muscle tone. It is seen in disorders such as cerebral palsy, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Rigidity is a severe state of hypertonia where muscle resistance occurs ...

  5. Stretching - Wikipedia

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    Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately expanded and flexed in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. [1] The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion.

  6. What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men? Causes, Symptoms ...

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    A physical evaluation to check for muscle spasms, bulging muscles or weakness A visual inspection of the bladder, known as a cystoscopy Urodynamic testing to measure your ability to store and ...

  7. The best stationary bikes for seniors - AOL

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    Builds muscle strength and endurance: From your quads and hamstrings to your calves and core, exercise bikes engage a variety of muscles, providing an effective lower-body workout. For seniors ...

  8. The 11 best muscle pain relief creams, according to pain ...

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    The bar contains 1000mg of Organic Broad-Spectrum Hemp Extract, which is known for its potential anti-inflammatory benefits and ability to relieve muscle pain and tension.

  9. Toning exercises - Wikipedia

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    Toning exercises are physical exercises that are used with the aim of developing a physique with a large emphasis on musculature.In this context, the term toned implies leanness in the body (low levels of body fat), noticeable muscle definition and shape, but not significant muscle size ("bulk").