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  • IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PREVENT ICE INJURIES
    In General Health, Injury, Prevention
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  • MENISCUS TEARS AFTER FORTY: A TREATISE

    October 7, 2017 / 19 Comments

      I could talk generally about meniscus tears, but not all meniscus tears are created equal. There are meniscus tears and then there are degenerative meniscus tears, and it’s the latter I’m talking about now. And the two types of meniscus tears are almost entirely different entities. DEFINITION OF MENISCUS TEARS But for starters, let’s just define the two types of tears, and to do this, it’s easiest to define acute meniscus tears and then just about everything else is degenerative. That way it will be easier for you to figure out which kind you have. Just about any meniscus tear in a person under forty who injures their knee,…

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  • HEALTH RISKS OF CROSSING YOUR LEGS

    September 24, 2017 / No Comments

    CALLING ALL S.L.A.M.™ (Sit Like A Man) BELIEVERS! Check out this article from HealthiNation.com for more ways sitting like a man can help you! Health Risks of Crossing Your Legs “What daily habit might be causing your back, hip, knee, and shoulder pain—or possibly even leading to more serious conditions like plantar fasciitis, bursitis, or tendonitis? According to orthopedic surgeon Barbara Bergin, MD, it’s that thing you do without even thinking each time you sit down: crossing your legs.”

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  • CAN YOU TEXT 911? AND 30 OTHER PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS THAT COULD SAVE A LIFE

    September 17, 2017 / No Comments

    Check out this long list of personal safety tips. You never know – it may save you from an unfortunate encounter someday! Source: Can You Text 911? And 30 Other Personal Safety Tips That Could Save a Life

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  • 6 WAYS TO AVOID GETTING INJURED IN YOGA CLASS – PREVENTION MAGAZINE

    September 6, 2017 / No Comments

       In this interview for Prevention magazine website, I was asked about how to prevent yoga injuries. Yoga classes have become as popular as boot camps and cross-fit classes, and nearly as potentially injurious. Be mindful! 6 Ways To Avoid Getting Injured In Yoga Class | Prevention

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