Sentences with phrase «of lesser range of motion»

Not exact matches

Lucy and other members of Australopithecus had the full human range of motion, they report today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, even though they still had traits that helped them climb trees (albeit less powerfully than other living apes).

The diabetes and neuropathy groups had more stiffness in their Achilles tendons and less range of motion in the joints than the control group did.

Look to a cable machine instead, which offers less stabilization support, but allows a similar range of motion depending on the exercise.

But I kept on my path and started showing my parents gentle yoga postures and breathing exercises, and slowly, things changed for them: My mom started to notice less strain in her neck and shoulders, and my dad loved how much more range of motion he was getting in his golf swing.

If you constantly perform exercises with a short range of motion in a single plane of motion, your muscles will be shortened, your joints will be less than optimally mobile and functional, and eventually your performance will suffer.

But what if there was a way to extend the mechanical tension during an exercise so that it stays more or less equally intense at all specific points of the range of motion?

Range - of - motion exercises can help you become more flexible and less stiff.

With the feet closer together, the knees may feel less strain, but the shorter range of motion really adds intensity.

Previous studies show that individuals recovering from stroke who attended 8 weeks of bi-weekly yoga rehabilitation demonstrated significant improvements in balance, decreased fear of falling, greater physical strength, walking ability and range of motion, and less pain.

A smaller ball will offer less range of motion than a bigger ball.

If your shoulders are strong and mobile, then you are going to be able to practice advanced skills, such as handstands and overhead squats with better form, with a greater range of motion (ROM) and less chance of injury.

If you are stiff and inflexible, you will have less than normal range of motion in your spine.

Personal Trainer Tips: The range of motion may be less during this movement compared with regular crunches, but push yourself to hold the squeeze at the top.

However the research is in fact very clear — a greater range of motion leads to greater muscle hypertrophy and overall strength gains than a lesser range of motion (even allowing for the fact that you can use a heavier weight when you use a partial range of motion).

Less range of motion in the Thoracic region can cause increased range of motion in the Cervical (neck) and Lumbar (lower) spine, which can become problematic over time as these more flexible regions of the spine begin to over compensate.

As a former athlete, I can tell you there are many advantages of barefoot or «zero heel» shoes (quicker acceleration due to simple physics / range of motion, less ankle sprains because there is no «ledge» for you ankle to roll over), but most importantly, as we get older it's better for our joints and low back.

Short range reps don't challenge the eccentric range of motion so muscle soreness is less likely.

Subjects who rolled had less muscle soreness afterward compared to a control group, and they enjoyed improvement on their vertical jump, as well as increased muscle activation and range of motion.

This will help shorten the total range of motion of the lift in a more optimal shoulder - locked position to allow for less risk of shoulder aggravation during the press.

Then, as you fatigue (i.e., lose strength), you perform mechanical partials reps in the less difficult ranges of motion where you have a greater mechanical advantage, allowing you to continue to crank out more reps (without cheating).

As for the rack pulls, since it is elevated at knee level, the range of motion and intensity is lesser.

For the reason that since it requires shorter range in motion, the lesser the stress you feel on other parts of your body.

Less holding and more flow, our vinyasa classes tap into grace and strength as your body enjoys a full range of motion.

Isometric training at long muscle lengths improves strength at that joint range of motion, and also (albeit slightly less) at shorter muscle lengths.

My aches and pains are diminishing, range of motion is increasing, posture is growing more erect with less effort.

But why does partial range of motion training produce less hypertrophy, but greater joint angle - specific strength gains?

They run less than $ 40, are durable, and the lack of shoe elevation creates a short range of motion.

There is less information regarding the changes in EMG amplitude after partial range of motion training.

If you are a beginner with less than three or six months of training under your belt, it's fine to stick to a full range of motion.

Benefits to the increased range of motion include joint mobility, less friction in the joints, enabling of joint function to diminish stiffness and joint relaxation.

Mobility training improves performance and injury prevention through better movement execution due largely to less tissue restriction which improves range of motion.

As well, athletes with a high omega - 3 intake experience less swelling and an increased range of motion after a workout.

The upper parts are flexible, so you can still have the range of motion you would have in a less - insulated boot.

These new arms also feature Clevite bushings (longer life and less noise than polyurethane bushings) and a larger, replaceable, greasable ball joint that has more range of motion than the factory ball joint.

«Usually surgery is the best route when injuries like this occur because it often leads to faster recovery time, better range of motion in the joint, and less likelihood for arthritis, etc..»

Also, be aware that non-surgical approaches have consequences such as earlier onset of arthritis, limited range of motion and less functionality.

They have a better range of motion, less arthritis and their strength and stamina are greater than in pets that had other procedures.

Melee is simply great, with slow - motion decapitations / mutilations and a great sense of weight carried with every move, while ranged weapons (including the new crossbow) are less satisfying to handle.