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From Laura Inverarity, D.O., for About.com

Wall Slides

Thursday April 28, 2005
Wall slides are an effective way to strengthen your quadriceps muscles. Begin with low reps of five, increasing as muscle strength improves. This exercise should be done three times per ... Read More

The Rotator Cuff

Sunday April 24, 2005
The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles. These individual muscles combine at the shoulder to form a thick "cuff" over this joint. The rotator cuff has the ... Read More

How to Climb Stairs on an Injured Leg

Friday April 22, 2005
Walking up and down stairs can be difficult after injuring or having surgery on one of your legs. To prevent further harm, there are certain techniques that make walking ... Read More

The Achilles Tendon

Monday April 18, 2005
The Achilles tendon is the name of the thick fibrous band that attaches the calf muscle, or the gastrocnemius muscle, to the heel bone. It is one of the thickest ... Read More

Aquatic Therapy

Saturday April 16, 2005
Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety ... Read More

Human Anatomy- The Ankle

Wednesday April 13, 2005
The ankle joint, medically known as the talocrural joint, is comprised of three bones. Two groups of ligaments, the lateral collateral and medial collateral ligaments, support this joint. Although ... Read More

Tendonitis

Sunday April 10, 2005
Tendonitis describes swelling, inflammation, and irritation of a tendon. Overuse injuries and repetative movements are the most common causes of tendonitis. It is a painful condition experienced by many ... Read More

Balance Exercises

Wednesday April 6, 2005
Often as we age, our balance skills deteriorate. For this reason it is important to do exercises to improve and maintain balance throughout our lives. Balance exercises can ... Read More

Diabetic Foot Care

Monday April 4, 2005
Foot care is very important in the diabetic patient, as this population is more prone to developing foot sores and ulcers. Performing daily foot inspections is the most important ... Read More

Physical Therapy Schools

Saturday April 2, 2005
Interested in a career in physical therapy? The first place to start is by applying to physical therapy programs. Here you will find a list of physical therapy ... Read More
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