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SOFT BRACES, HOW DO THEY WORK?
You’re at the park and someone jogs by wearing a soft brace. Over the last few years, soft braces have become a common sight in sports, fitness, and even daily activities. Many people with “self-diagnosed” joint problems treat the pain by putting an elastic or neoprene sleeve on the injured body part.
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WHAT IS CORRECT RUNNING FORM?
People of all ages enjoy running. This popular cardiovascular exercise not only improves health, it can reduce stress, make you more confident, and even help overcome depression.
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HAMSTRING INJURIES
It’s the first basketball game of the season, she’s makes a fastbreak and sprints down to the other end of the court, but something is wrong. She stops running in an awkward fashion, grabs the back of her thigh because the of pain.
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RECURRENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN
Low back pain is common, disruptive to daily life, and it is often a recurring condition. Every day healthcare professionals treat people suffering from this condition, and some results indicate that up to 85% of the population will suffer from low back pain on a reoccurring basis.
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EXCUSES FOR NOT EXERCISING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
Exercise can transform your life on multiple levels. According to the Mayo Clinic, a consistent exercise routine can help to reduce or control body weight, create a positive attitude, combat a host of medical conditions, boost energy levels, help you sleep better, improve your sex life and create a social environment that stimulates you in many ways.
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MONITORING WORKLOADS TO AVOID INJURIES IN PRACTICE
Vince Lombardi once said, “perfect practice makes perfect.” How can players practice perfectly and still avoid injuries during practice and pre-season? One trend has been to simply reduce contact or certain types of activities. Unfortunately, this unscientific approach has not effectively prepared athletes for season play.
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SHOES VS BAREFOOT FOR YOUR CHILD?
Did you ever wonder why so many children want to run around with no shoes on their feet? For many children (and even adults), there’s something refreshing about kicking off the shoes and walking across the lawn barefoot. Research indicates that there are benefits to barefoot walking.
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STAYING HEALTHY AND PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH SPORTS
Over 21 million youth from ages 6 to 18 compete in a team sport. Many children specialize in one sport. While they develop their specialized talents and may become superior in that sport to non-specialists, they also increase the risk of injury. In recent years, many healthcare professionals and sports leaders have begun encouraging youth to become “multi-sport” athletes.
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WHAT’S THE PROPER ORDER FOR AN EXERCISE ROUTINE?
As you plan your workouts, you will normally include a variety of exercises in a given session. The routines vary on different days of the week. Some people have asked if the specific order of exercises will impact the overall outcome of the routine.
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WHAT IS A BONE BRUISE?
The hitter slides into home plate for another run and then the crowd goes wild. He bruises his knee and has trouble walking but hopes to shake it off in a few days. The pain doesn’t go away. His joint is stiff and swelling. It is possible he has a bone bruise.
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