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  2. Lower-limb walking pattern - Wikipedia

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    It described a total lower-limb pattern occurring at the hip, knee, and ankle during stance. [4] According to this principle, the basic function of the lower limbs during stance phase is to resistant collapse; and to prevent this collapse, vertical support of the body requires net extensor activity at the hip, knee, and ankle joints.

  3. Human musculoskeletal system - Wikipedia

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    The skeletal system serves many important functions; it provides the shape and form for the body, support and protection, allows bodily movement, produces blood for the body, and stores minerals. [4] The number of bones in the human skeletal system is a controversial topic.

  4. Gait - Wikipedia

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    Gait choice can have effects beyond immediate changes in limb movement and speed, notably in terms of ventilation. Because they lack a diaphragm, lizards and salamanders must expand and contract their body wall in order to force air in and out of their lungs, but these are the same muscles used to laterally undulate the body during locomotion.

  5. List of movements of the human body - Wikipedia

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    The list below describes such skeletal movements as normally are possible in particular joints of the human body. Other animals have different degrees of movement at their respective joints; this is because of differences in positions of muscles and because structures peculiar to the bodies of humans and other species block motions unsuited to ...

  6. Motor coordination - Wikipedia

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    A woman exercising. In physiology, motor coordination is the orchestrated movement of multiple body parts as required to accomplish intended actions, like walking.This coordination is achieved by adjusting kinematic and kinetic parameters associated with each body part involved in the intended movement.

  7. How does the Paralympic classification system work? - AOL

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    T45-47: Upper limb or limbs affected by limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired passive range of movement Para Taekwondo (Prefix K used due to Korean word for sparring, ‘kyorugi’)

  8. Your 30-Day Walking & Mat Pilates Workout for a Tight, Trim ...

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    Day 3: Pilates Lower Body Focus. Day 4: Walking Pyramid. Day 5: Pilates Full-Body Stretch & Strength. Day 6: Steady-State Walk. Day 7: Rest Day. Day 1: Pilates Core & Stability. What You Need: A ...

  9. Muscle atrophy - Wikipedia

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    [3] Loss of lean body mass is also associated with increased risk of infection, decreased immunity, and poor wound healing. The weakness that accompanies muscle atrophy leads to higher risk of falls, fractures, physical disability, need for institutional care, reduced quality of life, increased mortality, and increased healthcare costs.