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5/9/2014

A Primer On Post-Surgical Casts

We’ve got tips to help you maximize the benefits of post-surgical splints, casts, and braces. Broken bones need time to heal. Pain usually stops long before the healing process is complete and bone is solid enough to withstand normal activity. Casts, splints, and braces may be cumbersome, but they can be an essential component of…
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5/9/2014

Staging Your Home For Post-Surgical Recovery

Minimally invasive procedures mean more surgery patients are able to recovery in the comfort of their homes. Our tips help you make your home a safe place for stress-free recuperation. Preparing for a surgical procedure can feel daunting, even with a great care team of surgeons, specialty nurses, technicians, therapists, and staff supporting you. After…
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4/22/2014

Heels & Running Shoes: An Injury-Prone Combination

A penchant for high heels can make women particularly susceptible to neuroma injuries. We tell you which symptoms to watch for, and how to handle early signs of injury. Repetitive pounding goes hand in hand with a runner’s training routine, and puts feet at risk. Young professional female runners—especially those with flat feet—may be making…
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4/22/2014

Tips For Runner Foot Fitness

We’ve got tips to help you avoid common runners’ injuries and make the most of your plans for an active summer season. With spring in the air at long last, runners in the Twin Cities are back outside and making up for lost time. Running provides great cardio and bone-strengthening impact exercise, but it is…
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4/17/2014

How Can Runners Reduce The Risk Of Achilles Tendinopathy?

A pain in your heel can put a real wrench in your training program. Dr. Scofield explains the most common running errors leading to Achilles tendinopathy, and tells you how to avoid them. Over the past few decades, there has been a healthy increase of interest in recreational and competitive sports. Unfortunately, incidence of Achilles…
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4/17/2014

Exercise Goals For Osteoarthritic Joints

When your joints feel painful, it can be challenging to stick with your exercise program. Understanding the objectives behind your routine might be just the motivation you need. Exercise is one of the best things we can do for ourselves, but even the healthiest of us can find it hard to stick with an exercise…
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4/17/2014

Living Well With Arthritis

Small strategies can make a big difference. Try our tips to maintain an active lifestyle and learn what helps with arthritis pain. Living with osteoarthritis can be challenging. Joints affected by osteoarthritis may feel achy, painful, or stiff. However, this diagnosis doesn’t mean giving up the lifestyle you love. We have four tips on what…
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4/10/2014

Causes of Osteoarthritis

Understanding the factors that contribute to osteoarthritis is the first step to prevention. The function of our bodies may change as we age, but that doesn’t mean that osteoarthritis and joint pain are an inevitable part of the aging process. Osteoarthritis is a disease. It is common across different ethnic groups, and usually appears after…
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4/10/2014

Osteoarthritis And Your Joint Health

This disease affects 27 million Americans. We explain the basics of this disease, and what you can do to improve your lifestyle if you have osteoarthritis. When our joints are healthy, we tackle the daily tasks of life with ease. For the 27 million Americans with osteoarthritis, ease of movement is something no longer taken…
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