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Committed to Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Student Athletes

Committed to Peak Performance and Injury Prevention for Student Athletes Student athletes have a lot on their plates: practice, training, studies, class time, sports events. One of the top priorities for a student athlete is maintaining good grades – both for future endeavors and current sports eligibility – but a close second is maintaining overall...

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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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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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The Truth About Scoliosis

While scoliosis – a “C” or “S” shaped curvature of the spine – is most often associated with adolescents, based on the assumption that scoliosis stops progressing when growth stops in late adolescence, many adults also experience scoliosis as a result of spinal changes as ligaments weaken or vertebrae deteriorate with age. In fact, at least 60% of...

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Cracking joints

Knuckle Cracking: Dangerous or Just Annoying?  Cracking knuckles or other joints – from your fingers to your neck and back – can become a habit that’s hard to break. If it’s your habit, you’ve probably heard at least once that this habit can cause arthritis, a neck injury, or worse. But is any of that actually true? Let’s take a look at a few of...

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Spotlight on DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s Bone Health Clinic

Spotlight on DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s Bone Health Clinic The professionals at DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are dedicated to the treatment of bone injuries, and they also work to help patients avoid those injuries through treatment plans that include exercise, physical therapy and overall bone health. “We started the bone health...

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