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  • Young male runner sitting on the ground holding his sprained ankle in pain

    Ankle Sprains

    Ankle sprains range from mild to severe and need immediate treatment.

  • Man with sore back muscles.

    Sore Muscles from Exercise

    Exercise is an important part of a healthy, active lifestyle. It improves your heart and lungs and builds strong bones…

  • A man eating a banana to recover from his workout

    What to Eat Before and After a Workout

    Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on…

  • Up-close rear view of woman doing rotator cuff exercise

    Rotator Cuff Exercises

    Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach the bones of your shoulder. Overusing your rotator…

  • Young male soccer player with a sports eye injury being checked by a doctor

    Eye Injuries in Sports

    Each year, there are tens of thousands of sports-related eye injuries. Learn about the risks and common injuries, as well…

  • Woman runner holding shin in pain

    Shin Splints

    Shin splints describe a type of pain in your shinbone (tibia). They are often caused by overuse and heal within…

  • Two young women doing leg safety stretches before running in park

    Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries

    It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…

  • Athlete sitting and holding a bowl of oatmeal and berries in lap

    Nutrition for Athletes

    Nutrition for athletes is different for each athlete, his or her sport, training, and training time.

  • Athletic woman standing outside, rubbing lower back muscles. Low back pain is a common problem and has many possible causes, including injury, pregnancy and poor posture.

    Low Back Pain

    Low back pain is common and has many causes, including injury, pregnancy, even poor posture.

  • A businessman holds his hands on his aching hips. Bursitis of the hip is the swelling of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs that cushion tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It can cause pain and tenderness.

    Bursitis of the Hip

    Bursitis of the hip is the swelling of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs that cushion tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It can…

  • A man bench-pressing weights with another man spotting him

    Weight-Training and Weight-Lifting Safety

    Lifting weights the wrong way can cause serious injury or even death. Follow these basic guidelines to lift weights…

  • A young man grabbing his shoulder in pain

    Shoulder Pain

    Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…