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How to Cure Flat Feet

March 13, 2012

Here is an excellent video explaining how the medial arch of the foot works and then illustrating how that affects proper gait. The arch of the foot is supported by muscles and ligaments and over time can start to fall as we age. Some people have had flat feet their whole lives. Most people will [...]

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Piriformis Wall Stretch

November 5, 2011

This is a wonderful yoga stretch for the piriformis muscle and all the hip muscles. It is a unique approach because it is almost completely passive. You don’t have to do anything but lie there and wait for as long as you would like (spending 10 minutes in this position can be a freeing experience). [...]

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Rotator Cuff Stretch Videos

November 4, 2011

Here is a collection of videos on rotator cuff stretches. This should be the first step of any rotator cuff rehab program Guidelines for performing the stretches: Check with a health care professional before you attempt these exercises to ensure that it is safe for you. Do the exercises slowly and gently. Failing to follow [...]

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Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises

October 28, 2011

These exercises serve to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles and are very helpful if you are feeling weakness, pain or clicking in your shoulder joint. The exercises work on the internal rotators (subscapularis, teres major), the external rotators (teres minor, infraspinatus), and the abductors (supraspinatus) Guidelines for performing the stretches: Check with a health care [...]

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