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Ok, I’ve read so much about the new Wii Fit program that I’m having a fit because I want one. I have a Wii game system and enjoy the sports games, especially the tennis, and this is next on my list if I can ever find one (Oh my gosh… I want one!).
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A sprained ankle is usually treated by people as being the lesser of two injuries: the break and the sprain. But, if the break was clean and healed well, it usually doesn’t cause any more problems. Sprains, on the other hand, can last well past the time one would expect it to be healed.
In a […]
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Summer is here and you’re getting the chance to get out and do all the fun things you love to do. Or, you’ve decided to join a gym and firm up those muscles. Whatever exercise you do and how you do it is up to you - but don’t let your enthusiasm be the […]
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The coming of spring brings out many athletes - weekend, summer-only, serious, and occasional athletes. Some love to cycle, others to play tennis or golf, among many other sports.
If you’re a golfer, you know that it’s easy to hurt yourself if you don’t manage your swing properly. And, even if you do manage it properly, […]
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I was going to introduce our visitor today as a special visitor - but then again, everyone who stops by Company’s calling is special, right? But today, we do have an extra special visitor. Someone who works with World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong noticed Help My Hurt and offered to put us in […]
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Ok, full disclosure here - I tend to want gadgets and stuff badly but I don’t think I’ve wanted anything like this in a long time.
I was over at Healthbolt, reading about the Wii Fit and then I followed the links to the reviews. As some of you may remember, if you’ve been reading since […]
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We often hear: exercise, stretch, relax those muscles so you don’t develop a repetitive stress injury (RSI). Ok… but what exactly are we supposed to do?
The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) in the United States has put together this PDF document to list and describe the different types of exercises and stretches you can do […]
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I know - if your joints are aching and you are stiff and sore, one of the last things that might cross your mind is to get some exercise. But, as odd as it sounds, physical activity may actually reduce or relieve arthritis pain.
First - always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program […]
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Do you have a passion? A hobby or sport that you just love to do? Whether you golf or knit, play tennis or quilt, a hobby can cause repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) just as different types of work can.
In fact, some may put you at a higher risk of developing a muscle, tendon, or ligament […]
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Tendonitis and medications for cholesterol may seem to have no connection at all, but there have been reports of patients taking statins to lower their cholesterol and experiencing tendonitis (inflammation and irritation of the tendon) and even ruptured tendons.
According to a press release, “researchers identified 96 cases of tendon complications from the French Pharmacovigilance database […]
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