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Are Your Feet Getting Bigger?
Posted Wed, Jun 18, 2008, 2:13 pm PDT
Once you are an adult, and fully grown, you will not gain height (unfortunately), but your feet can actually change size. The bones themselves do not…
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Tiger's "Golfer's Knee" - A Common Ailment
Posted Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 1:54 pm PDT
With the U.S. Open heading into full gear, all eyes are again on golf. Also, now that summer has arrived, more and more average Joe's (and Jane's) are…
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Stiff Joints? Get Moving!
Posted Tue, Jun 10, 2008, 7:58 pm PDT
In my last blog entry, I talked about the loss of elasticity in your body's tissues with age. Sometimes your muscles and tendons stay limber with age,…
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Muscles and Joints: Feeling a Little Stiff?
Posted Tue, May 27, 2008, 2:48 pm PDT
With age, you must spend more time working on flexibility. Most adults especially need help with four typically tight spots: front shoulder, lower…
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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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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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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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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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Meet Nicholas DiNubile, M.D.

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Known to many as Dr. Nick, I'm an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. My blog will explore a wide variety of sports medicine and exercise topics, from injuries to nutrition and athletic performance.