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Fixing Muscle Atrophy In The Shoulder
Muscle atrophy is the wasting or loss of
Alternative Names
Muscle wasting; Wasting; Atrophy of the muscles
Considerations
There are two types of muscle atrophy.
Disuse atrophy occurs from a lack of physical exercise. In most people, muscle atrophy is caused by not using the muscles enough. People with sedentary jobs, medical conditions that limit their movement, or decreased activity levels can lose muscle tone and develop atrophy. This type of atrophy can be reversed with...
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