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Steps Toward Post Marathon Recovery
You finished! After months of intensive preparation, you’ve run the big race. The moment you cross the finish line, the process of recovery must begin. Marathons are physically and mentally brutal.
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5 Essentials for Marathon Tapering
Marathon tapering is the final training phase of preparation before your big race. An effective marathon-tapering phase is critical to your success. You decided to run a marathon and have trained long and hard for the upcoming race.
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What is BPPV and What Can I Do About It?
Have you ever felt dizzy for no apparent reason? If you regularly suffer from sudden short episodes of intense dizziness, you may be suffering from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This condition is treatable through physical therapy.
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The Painful Reality of High Heels
Wearing high heels can make a dramatic fashion impact, but they can also dramatically impact your lower back, knees, ankles and feet. High heels pain describes the short term and long term orthopaedic “problems” associated with high heels.
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Reducing Backpack Pain
Back to school can mean back to pain for many children. School halls are abuzz with young people talking, laughing and wearing backpacks stuffed full of heavy books, computers, iPads, and all sorts of school supplies.
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Reduce Injuries Through Essential Ankle and Foot Exercises
If your foot or ankle is in pain, simple activities are suddenly a challenge. Normal mobility for almost every aspect of daily living can become limited, difficult and agonizing. At the same time, you may react to the pain by overburdening other muscles and end up causing more injury and pain.
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Essential Knee Exercises for Lifelong Health
Regular knee exercises should play a key role in your conditioning regimen. Over time, the normal stresses and strains of every day life impact the knee, increasing the possibility of injury and long-term damage.
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Hip Joint Exercise for Long-Term Strength and Flexibility
Designed for motion and stability, the hip joint affects a person’s ability to perform almost all aspects of daily living. Over time, the stresses of daily activity can impact the functionality of the hip joint.
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Reducing Elbow, Wrist and Hand Injuries through Exercises
Regular elbow, wrist and hand exercises can help eliminate or reduce severity of injuries. Repetitive actions like using a computer keyboard, raking leaves, and playing tennis may lead to injuries that can cause ongoing pain.
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Shoulder Exercises for Strength and Flexibility
Consistent shoulder exercises play a vital role in helping us to feel well and participate in all our activities. A healthy human shoulder has an amazing capacity to move in almost any direction.
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