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Osteoarthritis

Action Plan for Strong Bones

One little piggy had a house of straw, the other a house of sticks, and finally came the indestructible house of bricks. The little piglets we grew up adoring learned an important lesson from their encounter with the big bad wolf – the bones of...
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The Facts About Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is one of the most common disabling medical conditions among adults over the age of 65.  The word arthritis comes from a blend of the Greek word arthron, for “joint,” and itis, for “inflammation.”  Arthritis literally means “joint inflammation.” Arthritis occurs in various forms,...
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Earthly Ways To Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Here on Earth, we may reasonably assume that the zero-gravity conditions experienced by astronauts in space would be relatively easy on the body. But this simply isn’t so, especially where astronaut’s bones are concerned, confirms Raj Acharya, head of computer science and engineering at Penn...
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Thousands saved! by strength?

When a injury suddenly sidelines you, it’s easy to feel frustrated, and demotivated.  It is  also a great time to evaluate what continues to cause your injuries in the first place.  Unstable diet and exercise are  often contributing factors when you find that (once again) you are not able...
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Benefits of Exercise for Arthritis Sufferers

Click here to read an article from Medical News Today about the the benefits of exercise for arthritis sufferers.  If you would like assistance setting up a personalized exercise program, just give us a call at 510.547.1630 (Oakland) or (831) 425.3588 (Santa Cruz).  Sports +...
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