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Live Forever Club - 29-Dec-2025Eccentric training slightly improves strength; both methods support everyday function
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Musculoskeletal conditions are conditions (including disease and pain) in the muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons, i.e. the locomotor system.
Includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia and sarcopenia.
Eccentric training slightly improves strength; both methods support everyday function
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