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Obesity

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condition of being considerably overweight; a person who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weight for his/her height

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Musculoskeletal System

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the combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body

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deconditioned

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a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability

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muscle imbalance

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alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint

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scope of practice

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actions, procedures, and processes that a professional is allowed to undertake in keeping with the terms of the professional’s license or credential