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Back Safety--Body Mechanics to Prevent Back Injury

Back injuries are debilitating and restrictive.  Whether acute or chronic, back pain causes distress and frustration to the person experiencing it.  The ability to move freely is taken for granted by most...

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Sports Injuries | Weight Lifting Injuries | Weight Training Injuries Prevention84

Sports Injuries: A Weight Lifting Prevention Guide

Before you hit the gym, it only takes a fraction of an hour to learn about the types of sports injuries that can occur in the gym, the most common weight lifting injuries, some causes, the prevention and the most important thing of them all. What to do if you are get a weight training injury.

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Keys to Ankle Injury Prevention

My 15-year old son has been playing competitive basketball since before he could dribble. Since he was old enough to understand why he has taken great care and pride to maintain proper conditioning. I also...

0 comments    sprained ankle ankle sprain
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5 Ways To Prevent Muscle Soreness

You've likely experienced it before. You have a really terrific workout session one day to wake up the next more and struggle to get out of bed. You're muscles scream out as you try and move to your feet - it...

5 comments    recreation injury prevention
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Computer Ergonomics- Quick Start Relief Tips for Desk Workers

My journey to becoming an ergonomic expert began about 7 years ago, when my Occupational Therapy practice shifted to clients with arm complaints. I realized the majority were desk workers. Ergonomics was always an issue.

9 comments    pain relief chronic pain posture
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First Aid for Shock

Shock is a depressed state of bodily functions, it may result from trauma, severe infection, decrease in the oxygen content of the blood and other causes. Frequently, a combination of two or more causes...

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Ensuring Proper Squat Form

If you are looking to make significant progress with your current strength levels and weight lifting progress, the squat is an essential exercise that must be included in your plan. Squats are going to work...

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You need to know this about AIS Workshop Hawaii

RE: Aaron Mattes Training Workshop–You need to know about this! > Attention! We need you to register as soon as possible to ensure that Aaron can bring his teachings here to Hawaii in January. > > In an...

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Plyometrics Improve Speed, Agility, and Injury Resistance

Plyometrics are dynamic movements that increase agility, strength, coordination, and power while decreasing your risk of injury. They are a valuable tool in a sprinter's toolbox to increase speed. If you...

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Is a Youth Sports Fitness Trainer Right for Your Child?

Is a youth sports fitness trainer right for your child? You'd love your child to be more active, or to do more than simply play a sport and then hit the couch for tv and video games. Or maybe you're sure a sports fitness trainer could help your child be a better athlete. The truth is...

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