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What is the Rotator Cuff, exactly?
To clear up any confusion, the proper term is, indeed, the Rotator Cuff. It is not a rotator “CUP” or a Rotator Cuff or Cup either. So...
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October Squash
I was born in the fall and it continues to be to my favorite time of the year. I love the color and the smell and the cool. The colors...
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You Are NOT your MRI: Why you shouldn’t focus on your MRI results
When seeing your doctor for a new injury, it is likely that your doctor will send you to get X-rays to clear for any suspected fracture...
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Hip Pain: Dry Needling vs. Cortisone Injections
A wonderful research article we'd like to share on Dry Needling vs. Cortisone injections for hip pain:
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Paleo Breakfast
Do you ever find yourself making the same meals over and over? Let's take breakfast. What is your routine? Cereal? Toast? The...
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The Amazing Eggplant!
Eggplant is in season now into October. If you've never tried eggplant you are in for a treat. I'll show you many ways to prepare this...
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What is the key to unlocking your “core”?
It’s the latest catch phrase. Everything you read about running, being an athlete, preventing low back pain, recovering from injuries,...
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Savory Apples
It is apple harvest time. That usually means pies, crisps, and breads, but did you know that you can create many savory recipes too? ...
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When should a ballet dancer begin pointe work?
Ahhh…. The question every budding ballerina eventually asks their mother, father, or dance teacher! When, indeed, is the RIGHT time for...
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Asian Flare
I hope you all had a very nice Labor Day Weekend. Hopefully you had time to spend with your family and friends celebrating summer and...
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Summer Soups
t's always a good time for soup. As summer comes to a close you can use those garden veggies for soup. The bone broth, plus veggies...
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Concussions: Rest vs Exercise
Concussions are a relatively common injury, particularly in adolescents playing contact sports. A recent study found that nearly 20% of...
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Rotisserie Chicken Ideas
One of the easiest ways to prepare a quick meal is to use a rotisserie chicken. I can't remember the last time I actually roasted a whole...
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Understanding Common Running Injuries
There are many common injuries that can arise from running - check out the causes, prevention adn treatment plans below Plantar fasciitis...
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When to Use Ice Versus Heat
There is often much confusion about when to use ice and when to use heat. There are different mechanical effects to each, and different...
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Warming-Up Prior to Exercise
The purpose of the warm-up is to prepare the body and ease it into a state of more intense exercise. It’s important to warm-up for a few...
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Healthy Snack Bites!
I hope your summer is going well. Most people are on the go in the summertime and today we are going to look at quick take-along snacks....
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CRUCIFEROUS SALADS
cauliflower cabbage garden cress bok choy broccoli Brussels sprouts and similar green leafy vegetables These cruciferous veggies are...
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Exercise Programming – On Choosing Repetitions and Sets
How many repetitions of an exercise should one perform? And how many sets? Good question. And let’s start by clarifying those terms....
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VEGGIES FOR BREAKFAST
Today we are going to look at ways to use veggies in the most important meal of the day. Get a good start by packing veggies into your...
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