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Dysdiadochokinesia (DDK) is the medical term for an impaired ability to perform rapid, alternating movements (i.e., diadochokinesia). Complete inability is called adiadochokinesia. The term is from Greek δυς dys "bad", διάδοχος diadochos "working in turn", κίνησις kinesis "movement". [2]
The plank (also called a front hold, hover, or abdominal bridge) is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up.
The main discussion of these abbreviations in the context of drug prescriptions and other medical prescriptions is at List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions. Some of these abbreviations are best not used, as marked and explained here.
every other day; on alternate days dil. dilute dim. dimidius: one-half d. in p. æ. divide in partes æquales: divide into equal parts disp. dispersible [or] dispense div. divide divide; let it be divided dL deciliter DS double strength d.t.d. dentur tales doses: give of such doses DTO deodorized tincture of opium
From a full plank position, lift your right hand off of the ground and reach your arm forward. Half way through, switch sides, lifting the left arm off of the ground. ... Repeat 10 times ...
The 'plank' is a type of isometric hold which can intensively activate the body's core musculature. The 'side plank' is a variation designed to strengthen the oblique muscles. An isometric exercise is an exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint.
The plank is one of the most common core training exercises. Here's how to do planks the right way, and some extra-challenging variations. The plank is one of the most common core training ...
The plank is a standard core exercise, so you might be wondering what the average amount of time most exercisers hold the position. Here's your answer.