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muscle tone

[′məs·əl ‚tōn]

(physiology)

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The study results demonstrate that ITB Therapy is superior to oral medications in decreasing muscle tone.

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For bilateral measurements of the muscle tone, elasticity, and

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Several confounds to muscle tone measurement have been described.

Perceptual and instrumental assessments of orofacial muscle tone in dysarthric and normal speakers

OSA only happens during sleep, for the same muscle tone reasons associated with snoring.

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Its main characteristics are excessive appetite, low muscle tone, emotional instability, immature physical development and mild learning disabilities.

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The series of exercises performed in these classes will enable you to focus on strengthening your deep core muscles to improve muscle tone, posture and strength.

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The genetic disorder causes floppy muscle tone in his body - affecting the muscles that control both physical movement and breathing.

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Overall sagginess is dictated by muscle tone, the amount of fat surrounding the muscle, the condition of the connective tissue that "holds" everything together and the skin itself.

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Covering 210 exercises, the positive results for the pilates student will include improved posture, enhanced muscle tone, increased core strength, and enduring flexibility.

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The eighth edition adds exercises on muscle tone, muscle fatigue, and nutrition.

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As you sleep, your brainwaves, eye movements, muscle tone, and air movement through your nose and mouth are all measured.