Anatomy & Movement · definition
The amount of movement available at a joint or across a movement pattern.
How the term is used
Range of motion can be influenced by joint structure, muscles, connective tissues, nervous-system factors, pain, temperature, training, and individual anatomy.
Why it matters
It is a more precise movement term than assuming every limitation is simply a lack of flexibility.
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Where this fits in a practice
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