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Reminder About Too Heavy Backpacks

August 14, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

At this time of year, with all the excitement of heading back to school, we want to remind you about backpack safety, specifically, the hazards of a backpack that is too heavy, or one that is ill-fitting.

Before you

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Is there hope after ACL surgery?

August 7, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Will I or won’t I be able to return to sports? That’s a heavy question for those who’ve undergone ACL reconstruction surgery. An ACL tear is one of the most common sports injuries. It occurs when the ligament holding the

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Slow Running

August 7, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Are American runners falling to the back of the pack on the marathon circuit these days? New research says, yes.

A recent study compiled by RunRepeat analyzed data from nearly 25 million race times (international events with more than 2,000

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Patella Injuries

July 28, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

With August on the horizon, and kids gearing up for their fall teams – like soccer and football—knee injuries are imminent.

Patella (or kneecap) injuries are second only to ACL tears when it comes to a traumatic knee

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Too Much Spinning

July 28, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Is there such thing as too much spinning? You wouldn’t think so, as spin classes (high intensity workouts performed while on a stationary bike) are all the rage these days for the great cardio and muscle-toning benefits.

But you can

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Eat More Fish

July 24, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Could eating more fish be the answer to cure aches and pains associated with arthritis?

New research shows consuming fish can help reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. RA is a serious inflammatory condition

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Sleeping Comfortably with Broken Bones

July 24, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Ouch! You broke your arm or leg, or you have a serious fracture, and now you’re bound up by a cast, sling, splint or all of the above. Comfort can be evasive when movement is restricted like this, especially

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Do Compression Tights Improve Running Performance?

July 17, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

One of the most popular athletic garments these days – available in an endless array of fashionable hues and patterns – are compression tights. But, do they boost runners’ performance, as the manufacturers claim?

Many runners say, yes. Researchers at

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The 5 Best Exercises for Ankylosing Spondylitis

July 17, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

If you’re living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), you are already aware of the debilitating back pain associated with the inflammatory condition. It affects the ligaments, joints, and tendons attached to the spine and can lead to serious

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How Walking Outdoors is a Win

July 10, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

New research shows that a long walk, especially outdoors in nature, benefits both your body and brain.

Walking outside has long been proven to better your mood and reduce anxiety. Scientists in Austria set out to discover if the

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