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Hydrate for better performance and less joint pain

Water accounts for nearly 70 percent of a person’s body weight. It’s necessary for life. Yet every day, the average person loses nearly 10 cups of water as the body rids itself of toxins through breathing, sweating and going to bathroom. In order for the major organs, muscles and brain to fun...

Do glucosamine and chondroitin supplements really work?

We would like to say, “Yes, the supplements always work and relieve pain.” But the best we can say is, “They work for some people, some of the time..” Major studies show they may work slightly better than placebo for people who have knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. If you decide to try gl...

Improve bone health with these five types of foods

We know a balanced diet incorporating many types of nutritious food is necessary for healthy bones. Outside of the traditional vitamin D fortified milk and cheese, there are non-traditional foods with bone-strengthening power. Whey Protein A high concentration of conjugated linoleic fatty aci...

Do your kids get enough calcium?

As you get your kids ready for school, don’t forget to pack calcium-rich snacks. According to information published by the National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, only 12 percent of girls and 17 percent of boys between the ag...

Tis the season for healthy herbs and spices

“I’m hungry,” nine-year-old Mike whined. “What’s for dinner?” “What IS for dinner?” Jesse groaned. “The same old meat, potatoes and green beans. It’s all you guys ever want to eat. Bor-ing!” Jesse flung open the spice cupboard. There has to be something in here that will tickl...

Cross country running requires special conditioning

The movie McFarland, USA, tells the story of a small group of underprivileged young men who gained confidence and developed life-long relationships as they became a winning cross country team. The film, starring Kevin Costner, also portrays what it takes to succeed in cross country running – hard...

Stretch before winter fun

Bare trees, snow, ice, and brisk air can only mean one thing it's time to break out the cold-weather gear and head outside for winter activities. But, while the winter season creates an opportunity for frosty fun, competing and working out in the cold temperatures can leave your muscle...

Prevent ladder injuries. Follow the "Rule of Three" and other ladder-safety tips.

Cleaning gutters. Washing windows. Holiday decorating. These are just a few of the chores people will complete this fall while using a ladder. They also may be the reasons that orthoinfo broadcasts public-safety-announcements (PSAs) about ladder safety. Or perhaps the good people at orthoinfo wan...

Winter is a great time for groin pulls

Whether you play hockey or your foot slips while you’re walking across an icy driveway, stretching one of your inner thigh muscles past its normal limits can cause significant pain. Most groin pulls occur when you move your leg with a fast and forceful motion or your leg changes direction rapidly...

Lunges and straddles help build leg strength and flexibility

Lunges are great cross-training exercises for almost any discipline. Forward, reverse, side, or diagonal lunge positions work to sculpt, define, and strengthen large lower body muscle groups including the gluteus maximus (glutes), hips, hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, and quadriceps (upper) thi...