stiffness

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In setting out Jonathan’s defense, one of the filing’s most striking assertions is that Isak suffered from bilateral gonarthrosis in both knees, a degenerative joint condition that causes cartilage wear, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

As a result, his fastball could top out in the mid-90s one day, but when the stiffness and pain returned, it left him throwing in the low 80s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Elianna described how a few days after the match, Davies began experiencing stiffness in his hips and had difficulty carrying out basic movements.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

By detecting the stiffness of the ECM, a single abnormal cell can determine the direction it should move.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

But the creaking of the door forced the king to look up, and when he saw the visitors, his face lit with surprised recognition, melting his stiffness.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin