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Treatment of medial collateral ligament injuries
Posted in: RICES
November 03, 2007
Alternative Medicine: Summer Sprains and Strains
Posted in: RICES
June 21, 2007
Summer starts today, a time to experience a variety of outdoor activities. While excellent for the mind, body and spirit, this increased activity level raises the risk for sprain or strain injuries. There are a few ways to help prevent...More
Treating Sports Injuries
Posted in: RICES
June 10, 2007
Pain and swelling are signs of a workout injury. Just what you didn't need, right? The quickest way to return to the court, gym or track is the RICE method, according to "Men's Health: Best Sports Injuries Handbook" (Rodale, 96...More
Stay Injury-Free While Exercising This Summer
Posted in: General Sports Injuries and RICES
June 05, 2007
Summer, in all its blazing, sunny glory, is back! There's plenty of time to get out on the fairway with your golf clubs or onto a court with your racquet. However, this also means there's time for a sports injury...More
Muscle Injury Needs Quick Treatment Response
Posted in: RICES
March 19, 2007
Three weeks ago, I had an injury while doing tae kwon do. I was kicked very hard in the front of my thigh. Since then, I have been unable to fully bend my knee and it is still swollen where...More
Ice Can Be Nice Therapy
Posted in: RICES
February 26, 2007
Excerpt from the Cincinnati Post By Peggy & Terry McDannold Ice! What good could it be (besides cooling our drinks during the warmer months)? There are actually many studies showing the benefits of ice as therapy. We are frequently asked...More
Sore Hamstrings May Not Mean An End To Your Marathon Plans
Posted in: RICES and Running & Marathons
January 30, 2007
Sore hamstrings may not mean an end to your marathon plans Moderate training sometimes can alleviate injuries. By Brom Hoban AMERICAN-STATESMAN CORRESPONDENT In the final weeks before a marathon, runners can cross that fine line between optimal training and injury....More
Weekend Warriors, Heal Yourselves
Posted in: RICES
January 20, 2007
By JOHN BRILEY / The Washington Post So you just couldn't hold back. Despite pointed advice to ease back slowly into your exercise routine, you pushed too hard and are now limping, wincing, whining or worse. We feel for you....More
Healing Winter Sports Injuries
Posted in: RICES
January 15, 2007
So you were lucky enough to get away to a snow-filled vacation spot this winter. Excited as a banker getting his bonus check, you attack the slopes. By the end of day one, you're king of the mountain--that is, until...More
Walking is a simple way to meet New Year's goal
Posted in: RICES
January 10, 2007
IT'S JAN. 10 AND DO YOU KNOW where your New Year's resolution went? If you resolved to get more exercise, Castro Valley's foot guru, Dr. Tim Dutra, can help. Not only is he a podiatrist with decades of experience, but...More
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