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ESTROGEN AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY
Women athletes are more likely to suffer lower extremity injuries than men. According to some studies, they are 3-8 times more likely to rupture their ACL than men.
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PELVIC CROSSED SYNDROME AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapists treat patients with lower back and hip pain every day. Some people suffer from this pain without a clear diagnosis because this type of pain is common and can have a variety of causes.
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SMOKING, OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Some recent studies indicate that people who smoke cigarettes are less likely to develop Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. These studies should not be taken as a recommendation for smoking cigarettes.
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TRAMPOLINE INJURIES
Jumping on a trampoline provides hours of entertainment and can help to develop motor skills and coordination. Trampoline injuries can include cuts and scrapes, strains, fractures, concussions and even lifelong problems.
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FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREENS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Improper movement and movement limitations can lead to injury in fitness training and in on-the-job activity (in sports and other workplaces).
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BENEFITS OF BIKING TO WORK
Biking to work can be a fun and healthy way to start and end your day. The benefits are obvious: staying fit, burning more calories, saving gas money and even saving the environment.
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ACL RECONSTRUCTION: THE GRAFT TYPE MATTERS
ACL tears are one of the most common knee injuries. Many people suffer ACL injuries during high-impact sports such as basketball, football, soccer, skiing, and gymnastics, but you could also suffer a tear as a result of falling, losing your balance on a step or curb, or stepping in a hole.
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LACING YOUR SHOES TO CREATE A BETTER FIT
Some of us spend hours choosing the proper shoe to wear for various events, but we don’t usually think about how lacing a shoe also impacts comfort. If a shoe doesn’t always fit right, it can cause pain throughout the foot.
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SO YOU WANT TO GET STRONGER
Being strong can help you in so many aspects of your life from easing movement to protecting joints to strengthening bones. Many people develop aches and pains secondary to weakness and decreased control of their joints.
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TREATING OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN WITH EXERCISE
Osteoporosis causes bones to weaken and sometimes break. This common health condition is usually associated with aging and with women. Recent research suggests 40% of broken bones resulting from osteoporosis occur in men.
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