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Two Small Changes That Will Help Support Your Active Lifestyle
This post is sponsored by Nature’s Way® Joint Movement Glucosamine®. ModernMom has been compensated for this post, but all opinions are my own. I remember in my early twenties I would walk to work, workout at lunch and then dance the night away. I’d sleep for 6 hours and start all over. My body was…
Lady Gaga’s Hip Labral Tear: Are You at Risk for One?
Lady Gagas tour operators, Live Nation, announced February 14, 2013 that she would be cancelling the remainder of her tour due to a hip injury. As a physical therapist for womens health, this headline immediately got my attention. And because hip labral injury diagnosis is on the increase, you should be interested too.
Here’s What 89 Can Look Like!
The following is a guest post by Phyllis Sues I’m 89 and loving it! I have been a dancer since I was 14 years old. I am also a musician and my piano is my instrument, but my first instrument is… my body.
Toddler Ankle Pain
Foot and ankle pain is common among children. A toddler can hurt her ankle if she falls accidentally while playing. A joint disease like arthritis could also be causing pain and inflammation. Contact your child’s pediatrician if pain or swelling seem severe, or if the pain persists.
Muscle Stretching in Pregnancy
A regular stretching routine has many benefits during pregnancy. It can increase the general well-being of the mother while protecting the infant from a life-threatening condition. It is also very helpful for relieving common problems that arise during pregnancy. There are some limitations to stretching that moms-to-be should know about, though. This information will help you decide if stretching is for you and what types of stretches you can do.