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Two UT Health San Antonio researchers lead an American Heart Association scientific statement aimed at early recognition and intervention for post-stroke spasticity, painful muscle stiffness and ...

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Learn the anatomy of arm muscles and the armpit with an artist-focused approach. This video breaks down muscle groups, forms, and movement in a clear, practical way, helping you draw arms that look ...

Oluseun Olufade, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Emory School of Medicine. Rest and changes in activity can help treat back spasms that cause lower back pain ...

Your triceps make up almost two-thirds of your upper arm muscle mass. That means if bigger arms are the goal, you can’t afford to ignore them. And one of the most effective ways to target them ...

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