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Cervical Spine Exercises for the Neck and Shoulders
A regular routine of exercises for the cervical spine can help reduce pain and increase strength, range of motion and mobility of your neck. Training helps to maintain the proper posture of the cervical spine, which is a reversed “C” form.
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Simple Steps to Healthy Living
Living a healthy lifestyle does not have to be a burden! Many people assume that they will have to totally change the way they live to be healthier. It has been proven that small changes in many aspects of your life can help make you healthier and feel better.
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The Use and Abuse of Steroids
Steroids. The word may immediately bring to mind athletes who have been caught using illegal doping to enhance their performance. While some athletes have used illegal steroids to achieve temporary success, they have also taken risks that could cause permanent harm.
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Diagnosing and Treating Trigger Points
An overworked or injured muscle may form “knots” within a hypersensitive part of the muscle, causing intense pain. Known as “Trigger Points,” these “knots” are successfully treated by Physical Therapists on a daily basis.
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What is Manual Therapy and What Can It Achieve?
Physical Therapy utilizes a range of treatment protocols designed to help patients that have been impaired as a result of injury, surgery or disease. Therapy focuses on reducing pain while improving, developing and restoring compromised physical functions.
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Reducing Inflammation to Help Relieve Pain and Injury
Musculoskeletal injuries that lead to swelling are common for athletes and non-athletes alike. Every day Physical Therapists treat patients suffering from pain and limited use of the injured area caused by inflammation.
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Reduce Throwing Injuries Through Proper Training
Effective pitching combines proper technique and specific training. Without these, a player performs poorly and may experience a throwing injury. Throwing a ball “over-hand” accurately and with force requires the proper body mechanics and every part of the body.
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The Five Phases of Throwing a Ball
Anyone can throw a ball “over-hand,” but not everyone can do it well. While throwing a ball appears simple, it is actually a complex set of movements. Accurate pitching with force or speed requires the entire body and not just the shoulder and arm.
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11 Exercises to Reduce Golf Injuries
Golf appeals to a wide range of people from weekend enthusiasts and retired players to business people and competitors. It allows for relaxed conversation, but it can also provide competitive intensity whether played alone or with a group.
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Exposing 10 Common Exercise Myths
Believing a variety of exercise myths can lead to poor workout habits, lack of physical activity or even injury. As a result, many of us fail to realize the full benefits of exercise in our daily lives. Regular workouts help reduce stress, improve wellness and can even be a source rich social interaction.
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