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adductor

[ə′dək·tər]

(anatomy)

Any muscle that draws a part of the body toward the median axis.

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In the present study, the pH of the adductor muscle did not increase during storage, so it can be said that in relation to this parameter the adductor muscle retained its edible quality throughout the period and under the conditions used in this study.

Quality and shelf life of the adductor muscle of lion's paw scallop Nodipecten subnodosus transported and stored whole in refrigeration/ Calidad y vida de anaquel del musculo abductor del pectinido Nodipecten subnodosus transportado y almacenado entero bajo refrigeracion/ Qualidade e vida em prateleira do musculo adutor do pectinido Nodipecten subnodosus transportado e aramazenado inteiro sob-refrigeracao

I have seen patients with malalignment problems of their symphysis pubis get good relief with muscle-energy techniques to their adductors. A good, manually trained local PT should be well equipped to evaluate and treat this.

The road back from severe pelvic inflammation

Table 1 Hip Adductor Flexibility in Control, Static, and PNF Groups for the Pre- and Post-stretching Conditions Control (n = 15) Pre Post Range of motion 159.9 [+ or -] 11.5 160.2 [+ or -] 11.8 (degrees) (147-182) (146-182) Static (n = 15) Pre Post Range of motion 153.3 [+ or -] 11.3 156.0 [+ or -] 11.1 * (degrees) (138 -182) (140 -185) PNF (n = 15) Pre Post Range of motion 159.0 [+ or -] 11.4 163.4 [+ or -] 11.3* (degrees) (140 - 183) (143 - 188) Values expressed as means [+ or -] standard deviations (minimum-maximum).

Immediate effect of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on hip adductor flexibility in female ballet dancers

"He had a minor adductor strain a few weeks before that.

Aurelio out for month

Liverpool's head of sports science and medicine, Peter Brukner, said of Torres: "The initial assessment was he had a mild adductor tear and the Spanish medical staff didn't consider it to be too serious at the time.

Torres could be fit for Liverpool opener

Point left foot inward and lift leg to side by contracting outer thigh and hip muscles this means the adductor is relaxed and can be stretched more effectively.

Be better by a long stretch; Improving flexibility helps enhance your overall performance

We conducted a survey to determine the current practices of a subset of physicians in the United States who treat patients with adductor spasmodic dysphonia.

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We present a case study of a person (63 year-old man), who has been using statins for 18 years, with rhabdomyolysis of the bilateral adductor muscles associated with strenuous and prolonged eccentric exercises (hiking) in a hot environment.

Exertional rhabdomyolysis of the bilateral adductor magnus

A statement from Barcelona said: "Zambrotta has torn an adductor muscle in his left leg.

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Neuromuscular transmission was monitored at the adductor pollicis and corrugator supercilii muscles using acceleromyography (AMG) (TOF-Watch SX, Organon Teknika, Finland).

Mivacurium in multicore disease

He still has some adductor pain, but I think the pubic problem is starting to settle and he's over the double hernia," Lennon added.

Kieran Tierney transfer prediction from Neil Lennon amid Arsenal interest; Arsenal have had two bids rejected for the Scotland defender but may yet return with an improved offer

Guinea's Naby Keita also went back to Liverpool for treatment on thigh and shin injuries sustained against Nigeria as he made his first full comeback after the adductor injury that left him side-lined for two months, including the Champions League final.