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Tight or Toned?

How to Scientifically Differentiate Between Muscle Definition and Hypertonicity in Animals

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Dr. Angelique Barbara
Nov 23, 2025
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For bodyworkers, therapists, and holistic practitioners, one of the most important — and often misunderstood — assessments we make is evaluating muscle tone. A common question arises:
Is this muscle well developed and healthy — or is it chronically tight and dysfunctional?

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