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• Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: Getting Through It

  Posted Fri, May 02, 2008, 1:58 pm PDT

  Arthroscopy is one of the most common surgical procedures done in this country. It is almost a rite of passage for so many athletes and active…

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• Any Validity to Vibration Therapy?

  Posted Thu, Mar 27, 2008, 5:00 pm PDT

  Vibration plates have become the new new thing in fitness. Several companies now make vibration training devices that shake your whole body like a…

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• Balancing Act: Your Body's GPS

  Posted Fri, Mar 21, 2008, 5:01 pm PDT

  Every one of your joints has position sensors, also called proprioceptors, which keep you from tilting, swaying and falling on a regular basis.

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• Shoes Too Tight? Keep Your Feet Happy

  Posted Thu, Feb 28, 2008, 9:57 pm PST

  Most of us do not realize that your shoe size actually changes as an adult. Even though the bones in your feet stop growing in your teens, your feet…

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• Can You Dance for Fitness?

  Posted Wed, Feb 20, 2008, 7:51 pm PST

  Can you get as fit as a dancer in your living room or den with one of the new interactive dance video games?

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• The Muscle-Fat Connection

  Posted Thu, Feb 14, 2008, 4:00 pm PST

  Your exercise program for long term, permanent weight loss and control must include both cardiovascular or aerobic exercise and strength training.

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• Super Bowl: The Brady Boot Watch

  Posted Thu, Jan 24, 2008, 12:13 am PST

  When the New England Patriots Tom Brady was recently spotted with a walking boot on his right leg, reporters became less interested in his companion…

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• Building Strong Legs

  Posted Tue, Oct 30, 2007, 10:37 pm PDT

  Muscle loss associated with leg weakness is indeed preventable. Muscle can grow at any age, or in almost any situation if stimulated properly.…

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• Got Legs?

  Posted Thu, Oct 25, 2007, 5:23 pm PDT

  When a terrific movie, book or idea seems to gain buzz and momentum over time, it is said to have "legs." Staying power is implied by the term. Are…

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• Microfracture Surgery Recovery: Slow Down for Best Results

  Posted Fri, Oct 12, 2007, 3:20 pm PDT

  If you are considering microfracture surgery, and you want the best possible long-term result for your knee, then you must be a patient patient.

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