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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries can become very serious to your knee if they are not properly treated. How PCL Injuries Occur PCL injuries can happen due to various reasons such as falling on your knees, sports/exercise injuries or car accidents. How To Treat PCL Injuries Some people with PCL injuries will get surgery to…

Know the difference between normal soreness and injury

Coming back after an accident or injury? It’s time to start moving again. WebMD has tips to get started safely.

Playing sports and exercising can be dangerous. Learn more about the most common sports injuries and when you should see a doctor.

Prevent repeat injuries with an emphasis on lower-body strength and mobility.

Try these 12 easy ways to avoid getting injured during exercise.

7 Reasons Why Chiropractic is About More Than Back Pain
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As Chiropractors we know the benefits of being under chiropractic care extends well beyond just back pain relief. In an article published by ChiroHosting they give 7 reasons why chiropractic is about your overall wellness
The core concept of chiropractic is to restore the function of your nervous system so that it can do what’s it’s designed to do: keeping your body healthy and active. Chiropractic is truly about prevention. If you…

Why is exercise important to me? Exercise is important for many reasons: It helps you to: Maintain a healthy weight Prevent many diseases including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease Control blood pressure and cholesterol Build strength and endurance Prevent injuries Build self-confidence and self-esteem Sleep better What types of exercise can benefit my health? Many types of exercise can benefit your health, such as:

Exercise is an outlet in many ways for athletes and weekend warriors. An injury can provide an obstacle to that outlet.

Every runner can expect to experience an injury at some point in his or her running career. In fact, it’s conceivable that no human walks the earth who hasn’t experienced a side pang, a sore muscle, or an achy joint following a run
Whether or not that injury requires intervention in the form of physical therapy (PT) can depend on how prepared your body is for your run (running form)—or it may have occurred thanks to over-training. Both causes are quite common.
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Finding the time and motivation to work out isn't always easy, so when you do manage to exercise, you pat yourself on the back: After all, you're on your way to a healthier, tighter, more toned body—or at least that's what you'd like to think. But what if some of your go-to moves weren't especially effective, or if they were actually putting you at risk of injury?

Shoveling snow may be the most physically challenging exercise you face this winter and during the entire year. Make your body injury-proof with these tips.

Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular ability to move and function
A customized physical therapy program can help individuals return to their prior level of functioning, and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well being. Primary care doctors often refer patients to physical therapy…

Maybe you exercised a lot before getting injured. Maybe you hardly exercised but realize that you want to become more fit. However, you are just coming back from an injury. You know that you have to take it easy but you need more help. At Lake Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we offer exercise counseling …

Once you’ve stopped running, your body will immediately enter recovery mode. Even on a warm day, you can find yourself getting cold and clammy. Avoid this by changing into some nice, warm, soft clothes — this includes footwear. Injuries aside, another pair of shoes is helpful to keep your feet from swelling up and provide you with much-needed support
Find a way to lie down and get your feet up. After several hours of hard work, your body needs help facilitating blood flow.…

That rapid decline of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is the focus of the movie Still Alice , which was released earlier this year and based on the book by Lisa Genova. The film emotionally documents the steady decline of Dr. Alice Howland, a university professor and mother of three (who’s played by Julianne Moore), and the effect early Alzheimer’s has on her family. Moore recently earned an…

Michelle Benes, M.D., provides tips on how to get started with an exercise routine.

To avoid the sprains, strains, and other injuries that can occur with exercise, make sure your workout program is right for you. Warm up before each session and cool down afterward. Never exercise to the point of pain.