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Muscle Atrophy
Health Encyclopedia: Muscle Atrophy
Muscle wasting; Wasting; Atrophy of the muscles
Home Care
Application of moist heat is recommended along with whirlpool baths and resistive exercises.
Unless prohibited by the doctor, active exercises are recommended where a full range of motion is achieved. Exercises using braces or
Call your health care provider if
- there is any unexplained, prolo...
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Muscle atrophy
...... Muscle wasting; Wasting; Atrophy of the muscles Considerations The majority of muscle atrophy in the general population results from disuse. People with sedentary jobs and... Read more »Muscle atrophy
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