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...
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...
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Diabetes and Your Bone Health
Only Type 1 diabetes is linked to low bone density, but recent research indicates that people with Type 2 diabetes may be at higher risk for fractures. More than...
Are Your Shoes Dangerous To Your Foot Health?
The style of shoes you’re wearing can be bad for your feet. We’ve got a list of fashion-forward shoe styles, and the not-so-fashionable damage they may do to feet....
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Steps To Preserve Your Hip Joints Now, And Prevent Fractures Later
The risk of hip fracture increases as we age; here’s what you can do to stack the odds in your favor. A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly...
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Tips to Protect Your Wrists
Wrist pain can be caused by a number of problems. We’ve got six tips to protect your wrists from injury. Wrist issues can affect everyone. Imagine what it would...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: What guidelines should I follow to add yoga to my exercise regime?
Curious about yoga? Dr. Skendzel and his team have some suggestions for safely making yoga a part of your exercise program. Fans of yoga abound, and speak passionately about...
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What is a stress fracture, and am I at risk?
A stress fracture can bring athletic training to a halt, and may require surgery. Sports medicine surgeon, Jack Skendzel, M.D., explains what is a stress fracture, who is at...
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Medical Discovery May Improve Treatment of Knee Injuries
The discovery of a new knee ligament offers hope of improved treatment for sports-related knee injuries. Sports that require sudden changes in direction can take a toll on athletes’...
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