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Stretch of the Week: Supported Hugging Knees

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Athletico

Our third restorative stretch for May is a gentle low back stretch. I call this one Supported Hugging Knees. You...
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Keeping our Nurses Healthy: Preventing Back Sprains and Strains

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Geoff Wolfe, CEAS III, CFSC

Nursing is a tough, physically demanding job and the data proves it. There were over 33,000 soft tissue injuries sustained...
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Runner’s Cramps: Why You Get Them and How You Can Prevent Them

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Athletico

Most runners have experienced it: your run is going smoothly and you’re feeling great, then all of a sudden you...
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Stretch of the Week: Prone Double Internal Rotation Stretch

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Athletico

Continuing with the theme of internal rotation of the hip, for week two we will review a stretch while lying...
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Stretch of the Week: Windshield Wiper Stretch

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Athletico

For the month of April we will be exploring internal rotation of the hip. There are many muscles in the...
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Stretch of the Week: Pelvic Tilts

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Athletico

Pelvic Tilts: Therapeutic Stretches for the Lower Back Welcome to the weekly stretch for March! This month we have been...
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Stretch of the Week: Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Athletico

Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist The third week of March brings us to the gentle Crossed Legged Low Back...
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Shin Splints: Who is at Risk?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Athletico

From basketball players in the NCAA tournament to middle age runners on the sidewalk, who is at risk and why?...
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