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September 2014 archives

Walking 6,000 steps a day might protect adults at risk of knee osteoarthritis

September 16, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
Walking 6,000 steps or more each day might protect adults at risk of knee osteoarthritis from developing mobility issues, such as difficulty getting up from a chair and climbing stairs, according to a new study. Even though walking is a common daily activity for older adults, research has found two-thirds of adults with arthritis walk […]

Effective Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow

September 9, 2014 by Steve Nakamura
Researchers from the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma  found a simple exercise using an inexpensive rubber bar is effective at reducing pain associated with golfer’s elbow, according to a news release. “The success and popularity of the Tyler Twist led us to develop and evaluate an exercise for golfer’s elbow,” lead research […]