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Can You Improve Your Balance by Walking?

Can You Improve Your Balance by Walking? Balance is a critical part of our daily life. But it’s definitely something we often take for granted—until we lose it. Good balance plays an integral role in everything from simple tasks such as walking and standing to more complex activities like playing soccer and lifting weights. It’s the invisible...

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The basics of shoewear in the workplace

The Right Shoes for Your Job Finding the right shoes is essential when your job keeps you on your feet all day. Long hours of standing can take a toll on your feet, but with the proper footwear, you can minimize discomfort and prevent injury. The best shoes for prolonged standing feature ample cushioning, flexible materials, and strong traction....

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Heading back to the gym? Do it safely.

Heading back to the gym? Do it safely. Whether you’ve been away from the gym because of injury, scheduling or just the demands of life, it’s important to get back in the swing of things slowly and safely. Depending on how long you’ve been away from regular workouts – and why – you’ll want to reestablish your routine in a way that maximizes your results...

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Can physical therapy help with pelvic floor weakness? 

Can physical therapy help with pelvic floor weakness?  If you’ve recently given birth, are pregnant, or have had a hysterectomy, you’re likely familiar with the symptoms of pelvic floor weakness. The pelvic floor, a group of muscles that serve as a kind of foundation for internal organs, can become weaker following labor and delivery, because of...

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Growing pains or something more serious?

Kids’ aches and pains: Is it serious or just growing pains? “Growing pains” might seem like an old-fashioned, catch-all phrase used to describe any aches and pains in childhood. But they do happen—though they don’t necessarily account for every ache or pain, and they have little to do with growing. So what are growing pains? Growing pains are cramping...

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Best practices at the gym

Things you should never do at the gym… and what you should do instead Weight training – also known as strength or resistance training – offers significant benefits regardless of age. For example, weight training can improve or maintain balance and mobility for seniors, help athletes improve performance, and even enhance joint stability and bone density....

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