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Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs
Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs
Source: Health DayWhile there will always be a place for sit-ups for ab definition, many trainers now suggest standing exercises that not only train abs but back muscles, too.
Where's the best place for your child's sports physical exam?
Where's the best place for your child's sports physical exam?
Source: Medical XpressStudent athletes usually need a sports physical. And the best place for that exam is at their primary care doctor's office, according to updated guidelines from leading U.S. medical experts.
Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
Source: Medical XpressIn the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.
What to know about hamstring tendonitis
What to know about hamstring tendonitis
Source: Medical News TodayHamstring tendonitis is an injury to one or both of the hamstring tendons, which are part of the thick band of muscles and tendons called the hamstrings. The hamstring tendons connect the hamstring muscles to the pelvis, knee, and shinbones.
Increased muscle power may prolong life
Increased muscle power may prolong life
Source: Medical News TodayIncreasing muscle strength is good, but increasing muscle power may be even better for enjoying a longer life, according to a recent study.
