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stiffness

[stif-nis] / ˈstɪf nɪs /


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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

This added stiffness made movements less efficient and was associated with poorer balance performance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Nearly one million people in the United States are living with Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that causes tremors, muscle stiffness, and increasing difficulty with movement.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

"We can achieve about 20-30% material reduction just by adding stiffness," says Nyvang.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I should get up, move around, and work the stiffness from my limbs.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins