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quickness of movement. Activity and ACL Rehabilitation Once you are ready for it, your healthcare ... . Increasing your agility Agility training helps prepare your knee for stops and starts. It also ... Activity and ACL rehabilitation;ACL rehabilitation;ACL;85931

felt along the shin. Shin splints often affect athletes and runners and are commonly due to overuse ... on running and high-impact sports. Or stop doing these things completely to let your legs rest and

fat, but it takes up less space. Think of a trained athlete and a “couch potato.” Even though they ... may be the same height and weight, the athlete looks fitter and is healthier. They also probably wear

stiffness and pain. Getting back to your sport If you are an athlete, talk with your healthcare ... instead of grass. Artificial turf is harder than grass. It’s a common injury for athletes who play ... turf toe;artificial turf;sports injury;sprain;big toe;metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint;phalanx;90509

children who play sports, like baseball. Learn about treatment. When Your Child Has Little Leaguer’s ... children who play sports, especially baseball. Because a child is still growing and developing, the ... ;Athletic Injury;Sports Injuries;Sports Injury;Baseball;Baseballs;Softball;Softballs;Tennis Elbow;Tennis ... elbow;little leaguers elbow;little leaguer’s shoulder;little leaguers shoulder;Athletic Injuries

Detailed information on physical medicine and rehabilitation Topic Index - Physical Medicine ... and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Home Overview of Physical Medicine and ... physical medicine and rehabilitation, disability, rehabilitation treatment, rehabilitation ... , osteoporosis, amputation, repetitive motion injury, sports injury, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary

-absorbent than grass. It is particularly common in professional athletes who play football or other ... sports on artificial turf, but it also occurs in a wide variety of sports and activities. It is

Potty Training: Is Your Child Ready? ... Time for Toilet Training? When is the best time to teach your child to use the toilet?  There ... is no right time to start toilet training. Guidelines recommend that parents look for signs that ... potty-training;toilet training;potty-training tips;introduce potty-training;potty-training time;1533

Keeping Your Kids Safe with Contact Sports ... Kids are more susceptible to sports injuries than adults because they are still growing and ... developing. The risk for injury is even greater if the child plays a contact sport, such as ... 29;sports injuries;contact sports;injury prevention

procedure. That’s because rehabilitation after surgery typically involves six months of intense therapy ... The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee can be injured during sporting activities

Protect Your Young Athlete from Stress Fractures Sports can improve kids' physical and

disabled due to a disease, disorder, or injury. Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM ... &R) What is PM&R? Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is also called ... physiatry;rehabilitation;rehab;rehabilitation program;rehabilitation goals;p01168

are medical oncologists. These treat cancer with medicines like chemotherapy and targeted therapy ... advanced training in how to diagnose and treat health conditions. They can work in many specialties

CPR Training ... someone in your family. CPR Training and You Should I get CPR training? Yes, you should get CPR ... training! Every year, thousands of people have a cardiac arrest. This is when the heart stops ... emergency medicine;heart attack;CPR;4542

Overview of Sports Injuries ... injuries Strains Athletes and nonathletes share many similar soft-tissue injuries. What is ... , ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E.). Moderate sprains may benefit from physical therapy. If

rehab facility and services. Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF Choosing a rehab facility ... Rehabilitation (rehab) services are provided in many different places, including: Acute care and ... P01151;rehabilitation facility;choosing rehabilitative care;Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities;p01151

Weight Training Facts for Women ... Misconceptions about weight training--often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular ... --can keep women from pushing their fitness levels. Weight Training for Women Misconceptions ... weight training;women weight training;weight training misconceptions;weight training reality;2872

One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare the patient for life after discharge ... . Community Re-Entry One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare you for life after discharge ... goals of rehabilitation;rehabilitation discharge;p01153

Facts About Strength Training ... life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training. Strength-Training ... myths about strength training. Read on to dismiss these myths and to get the facts about strength ... strength training;strength training myths;strength training facts;1492

, your child may have trouble talking, walking normally, or swallowing. Rehabilitation therapy can ... , walking, or swallowing. Rehabilitation (rehab) therapy can help with these problems. Rehab can also help ... brain tumor;cancer treatment;rehabilitation;occupational therapy;physical therapy;psychology;cognitive training;speech-language pathology;17830-1