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… and Injuries + - Back and Spine Back Problems and Injuries Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and …
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… It can result in falls that cause serious injury, such as a hip fracture. Freezing may occur at an open doorway, at a line … It can result in falls that cause serious injury, such as a hip fracture. Freezing may occur at an open doorway, at a …
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… of the other (karate stance). Squat down, bending at the hips and knees only. If needed, put one knee to the floor … arch in your lower back. Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back). Keep your back straight, and … to change direction, taking small steps. Lead with your hips as you change direction. Keep your shoulders in line …
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… any place where two or more bones connect, like the knee, hip, wrist, or shoulder. When the cartilage wears down, the … important to many health problems. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Arthritis: Should I Have Knee … on the large, weight-bearing joints such as the knees, the hips, and the balls of the feet. Losing even a little weight …
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… the court just fine. But as soon as he stopped, his left hip would freeze up and hurt. "I would be very stiff, and I … next day," he says. "I thought the stiffness and pain in my hip was just from the stress I was putting on my muscles," … see a doctor. An X-ray showed that he had arthritis in his hip. Steve's doctor suggested that he have his hip replaced. …
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… and walk. Good posture means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line, with your spine in three … arms or seat of the chair to lower yourself. Sit with your hips and knees at about the same level. Support your lower … flat on the floor with both knees nearly level with your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a footrest to …
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… Some basic goals are to loosen the: Muscles that make the hips turn toward the body (partial release of the hip adductor muscles). This surgery increases hip movement, allowing a child to sit and walk more easily. …
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… Stand in front of a mirror with your hands on your hips. Allow your low back to arch so your stomach juts … Stand tall with your ears and shoulders lined up over your hips. Keep your pelvis in this neutral position. Pulling … feet into the floor, squeeze your buttocks, and lift your hips off the floor until your shoulders, hips, and knees are …
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… BMI (body mass index), your waist size, and your waist-to-hip ratio. Your waist-to-hip ratio is a comparison of your waist size to your hip size. A higher BMI, waist size, and waist-to-hip ratio …
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… lift your toes or heels. Be sure that your shoulders and hips move together. Do not bend at your hips. Slowly increase how far you can sway forward and … lift your toes or heels. Be sure that your shoulders and hips move together. Do not bend at your hips. Slowly …