Monday, November 23, 2009

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Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy

Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say more >>

Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients

Mild exercise beats bed rest, preliminary study finds more >>

Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain

Comparison study finds supervised exercise has better results more >>

Are We Exercising Pain Away? Not So Much.

Few people with neck, back pain are prescribed physical activity, survey finds more >>

A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery

Knowing what to expect before and after procedure aids healing, experts say more >>

Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors' Strength

Regular participation can also reduce risk of falls, study says more >>

Can a Gene Test Tell You Your Toddler’s Sport?

Even if it's possible to predict performance, it's probably not ideal to pick just one sport. more >>

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors

Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found more >>

Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's

Even moderate exercise, done regularly, improves quality of life more >>

Health Tip: Recovering From an Injury

When it's safe to get back in the game more >>

'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management

Canada's TELEHEALTH program improved conditions for patients in rural and remote areas more >>

Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help

Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic devices, study finds more >>

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