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SHOVELING SNOW THE PROPER WAY
Tid Bits of Info 1 cubic foot of snow fits on a snow shovel and can weigh as much as 45 pounds. Pushing the snow is better than trying to lift and toss it. Shoveling snow causes more low back injuries than any other body part. Heart attacks (cardiac-related...
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REDUCING ACL TEARS THROUGH SCREENING AND EXERCISE
Tid Bits of Info 1-2O and 1-50 collegiate or high school female athletes will suffer an ACL injury at some point in their career. Participation in a preventive ACL program has been successful at reducing ACL injuries by as much as 50%. ACL reconstruction...
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HAGLUND’S DEFORMITY
Tid Bits of Info Haglund’s deformity is a bone spur on the heel bone near the insertion of the Achilles tendon. Haglund’s deformity affects the bone and soft tissues in the insertional area and causes inflammation and pain. Wearing open back shoes, heel lifts...
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Tid Bits of Info Maximum heart rate is approximately 220 – your age. It will take roughly 6 weeks to develop biochemistry changes in the muscles that are indicative of “true” strength gains. Losing weight is usually the # 1 resolution. Increased muscle mass...
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PROPER POSTURE IS THE KEY
Tid Bits of Info Proper posture starts with the 3 curves of the spine that form a “reversed” S. Sit on the two bones of the pelvis that are designed for the weight of the body and prevents “slouching.” It has been suggested that proper posture can help you...
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SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME AND ITS CONTROVERSIAL TREATMENT
Tid Bits of Info Repeated overhead activity is the most common cause of impingement syndrome. Impingement syndrome is almost always associated with SA bursitis and Rotator Cuff Tendinitis. In the early stages of this condition, the shoulder pain usually...
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DETAILED SKI AND SNOWBOARDING PRECONDITIONING EXERCISES
Tid Bits of Info Most average skiers come down the hill between 15-30 mph. Olympic downhill skiers can reach speeds as great as 95 +mph. Most common skiing injury is a knee injury and specifically a medial collateral ligament injury. Snowboarders suffer more...
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GETTING READY TO SKI AND SNOWBOARD
Tid Bits of Info Snowboarding was invented in the 1960s. Snowboarding makes up approximately 30% of the revenue at local ski resorts. Skiing injuries outnumber snowboarding injuries every year. More than 7000 head injuries and death could be avoided if...
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EXERCISE MYTHS
Tid Bits of Info Maximum heart rate is approximately 220 – your age. Prolonged cardiovascular exercise at approximately 60% of your max. heart rate will target fat burning. 1RM or repetition maximum can be used to determine how much weight someone should use...
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TIGHT HAMSTRINGS AND LOW BACK PAIN
Tid Bits of Info Taut muscles are lengthened and over stretched. Tight muscles are shortened and contracted. Tight and taut muscles are weak but heavy emphasis on strengthening a taut muscle is needed. Taut muscle try to protect themselves by going into spasm...
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