Treatments hit all the right spots
A Chicago Tribune report on acupuncture for chronic low back pain notes a trial with 638 adults. All acupuncture groups improved versus usual care at eight weeks and remained better for a year. no difference between needle and simulated forms.
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Knee friendly at home: arthritis focused head to toe routine
Kathy Hungerman, a registered nurse and Arthritis Foundation certified trainer, guides a two week series from EMH Center for Health & Fitness Avon. The program targets arthritis and chronic joint symptoms with sit to stand knee lifts and other advised moves.
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The
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EMH Center For Health & Fitness
Avon
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Work It Exercises for Arthritis Patients
A routine emphasizes functional activity to help people manage day to day tasks with arthritis. Experts advise warming up five minutes and performing movements that strengthen the knee and quadriceps to reduce stiffness and pain.
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Less training can still yield a marathon finish experts say
Experts say a three day per week plan can help fit marathon training into busy lives. Runners face a balance between enough mileage to avoid underpreparation and avoiding fatigue and overuse injuries from higher weekly totals.
Five Ways to Get Started in Marathon Training
Jeff Galloway and the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training promote a three day plan with walk breaks to cut junk miles. Susan Freeman of Naperville reports reduced burnout and a 13 minute PR to 3 43 using the approach. FIRST researchers note experienced runners can improve times with focused workouts.
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Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training
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Hal Higdon
Halhigdon
Chicago
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Susan Freeman
Naperville
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Freeman
Mother's Day joy from kids' thoughtful gifts and hugs
Alicia Castelli recalls a heartfelt Mother's Day spent with her children. Ryan, 10, gives a poem a clay pot and a badge. Ethan, 5, creates a MOM bead chain and fills a questionnaire. Keira, 3, offers hugs and a cherished lavender jewelry bag. The day centers on love, laughter, and shared moments.
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