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Early Knee Exercise

November 11, 2010
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Knee pain is a function of weakness, and vice versa.  Break the cycle by learning to command important patella stabilizing muscles.  Begin with the technique demonstrated on the following video links .   These daily exercises offer more than you might think.  Prone Knee Extension When you can bear weight (check if you are on an...

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The Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise

August 8, 2010
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Increases size and strength in musculotendinous tissue and tensile strength Improves coordination and timing of muscular groups Reduces atrophy Improves reaction, recruitment and endurance Improve cardiovascular fitness Reduces edema Improves connective tissue strength and integrity Promotes circulation to enhance soft tissue healing/metabolism Increases bone density Increases endurance, reduces fatigue Improve range of motion of...

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Got a short leg?

July 6, 2010
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Pelvic Obliquity is an unfortunate result of a very common foot and ankle problem.  Half of the back pain sufferers and 90 percent of the patellofemoral problems I see demonstrate an “apparent” leg length discrepancy.  Uneven pelvic allignment, crooked knees, flat feet and an assortment of aches and pains are easily corrected.  With inexpensive adjustments...

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