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2. Your flexibility might predict your lifespan. Take this test ...

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   Here are three tests to start, as outlined in Araújo’s book, “Flexitest: An Innovative Flexibility Assessment Method.” Test your wrist flexibility by seeing how far you can comfortably ...

3. 10 Tips To Improve Flexibility as You Age, According to Experts

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   Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!As you age, maintaining and improving flexibility becomes increasingly important for healthy aging. Flexible muscles and joints can help prevent ...

4. A Flexibility Coach Says This 10-Second Test Will Show You ...

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   Sitting for long periods of time shortens the muscles in your hips, which is what causes them to feel tight in the first place, says Allison Wardwell, a flexibility coach with StretchIt.

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. Nerve glide - Wikipedia

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   These cause pulling of nerve roots, which worsens the symptoms and nerve irritations. When the nerve glide is exercised by injured athletes, it has been shown to have no side effects on their sports performance. The measurements of sports performance include bilateral hamstring flexibility, vertical jump height, shuttle run, and dash sprint.

7. Torticollis - Wikipedia

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   Teaching people how to sit and stand properly can help reduce strain on the neck muscles and improve posture. Changing habits like bad posture or repetitive movements can help ease symptoms of torticollis. [26] Wearing a special collar can also support the neck and keep it in the right position during daily activities.

8. Researchers Gave 3,100 People A Flexibility Test. It Offered ...

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   According to a new study, flexibility is linked with living longer. Personal trainers and dietitians explain why—and how you can become more flexible. Researchers Gave 3,100 People A Flexibility ...

9. Range of motion - Wikipedia

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   Range of motion (or ROM) is the linear or angular distance that a moving object may normally travel while properly attached to another.. In biomechanics and strength training, ROM refers to the angular distance and direction a joint can move between the flexed position and the extended position. [1]