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If you’re running in a marathon in the coming months, it’s time to start training. Whether you’re an elite runner or running with a group of friends or coworkers for fun, conditioning is a ...
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Cindy Henderson, 74, of Seattle, is no stranger to head injuries. This busy and active retired hospital administrator sustained her first concussion after a hiking fall in 2015. She had a second ...
Girls' flag football is now an official school sport in Pennsylvania, offering safer, inclusive play. Explore the sport's growth, safety tips, and future. The post Girls Flag Football: Ready to...
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and offers physical, mental, and social benefits. Learn about these, injuries, and more. The post Unlocking the Benefits of La...
Rowing, a low impact sport with a big payoff in strength and fitness, can lead to repetitive motion injuries in the back, ribs, shoulders, wrists, and knees. The post How to Treat and Prevent R...
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that happens to runners, usually causing pain on the outside of the knee or hip. Rest and stretching can help. The post How to Adjust Your Running Te...
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Squash is growing in popularity in Pittsburgh. Learn the benefits of this fun, fast-paced sport, as well as its most common injuries and how to prevent them. The post Benefits of Playing Squash...
Deryk Jones Jr., 22, is passionate about soccer — a sport he has played since age 4. “My goal is someday to play soccer at the very highest level,” he says. Double surgeries to reconstruct ...