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

What You Should Know About Ankle Injuries

Tuesday July 28, 2009
The ankle joint is one of the major weight bearing structures in the body. It is also the most commonly injured joint. Every year, an estimated 2 million people are ... Read More

The Knee

Wednesday July 22, 2009
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. It is mobile in two motions and is dependent on the muscles and ligaments which surround it for ... Read More

Save Your Back!

Thursday July 16, 2009
Lifting heavy objects is the number one cause of back injury at home and on the job. For this reason, it is important to use safety techniques when lifting ... Read More

Warm Up to Prevent Ankle Sprains

Sunday July 12, 2009
It is essential to warm up before any athletic activity to avoid injury. As ankle sprains are one of the most common types of sports injuries, ankle warm-up exercises are ... Read More

Alternative Therapy Options

Thursday July 9, 2009
Today a wide variety of classes and exercises can strengthen and stretch the muscles of the body much like therapy can. Physical therapists are even incorporating yoga poses and ... Read More

Injuries and Baseball

Thursday July 2, 2009
Baseball is a favorite summer sport for both adults and children. Although known as “America’s pastime,” this activity can result in several injuries due to the stress it places on ... Read More
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