The mean Pre Cervical
Range of Motion to Post Cervical
The tape was then pulled taut along the contour of the leg up to the
range of motion mark on the participant's leg.
Passive
range of motion characteristics in the overhead baseball pitcher and their implications for rehabilitation.
Paired t tests were performed to compare the differences in
range of motion after exercise sessions with pretest values.
In some sports (ballet, gymnastics, karate, etc.) there is a greater need for an increase in
range of motion. In most individuals and sports, normal (compared bilaterally)
range of motion is required.
The rationale for this was based upon previous studies indicating that this amount of exercise is sufficient to reach effects in both
range of motion and lung function GI [11, 13].
3-B.Lumbar
range of motion in the coronal plane: The lumbar
range of motion in the coronal plane was significantly lower under HC than under WOC conditions, both from the top of the swing to impact and from impact to finish (Table 1, bottom panel).
A 1% decline per year (approximately 1.2 degrees per year, or nearly double the rate found in the present study) in shoulder abduction
range of motion of older men and women was reported by Bassey et al.
"Inactivity adds to the risks by further weakening the bones, as well as weakening the muscles surrounding the hips and reducing their
range of motion." He adds that if you fall, weak bones in the hip area make you vulnerable to hip fracture, a leading cause of hospitalization and loss of function in older adults.
One way of improving
range of motion in both the short and long term is to undertake stretching exercises.
In addition, maximal
range of motion (flexion, extension, abduction) improved significantly more from baseline in the naturopathic care group.
If you have a limited
range of motion in your back due to tightness and your performance is limited, it makes sense to try and restore normal
range of motion prior to increasing stability and strength.