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… crutches, or a cane—helps substitute for a decrease in strength, range of motion, joint stability, coordination, or endurance. It can also reduce the stress on a painful joint … will recommend crutches only if you have good balance, strength, and endurance. Most people use axillary crutches, …
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… of fluid an hour during an intense workout. Fluid loss in endurance activities such as distance running, cycling, … of activities can quickly lead to heat exhaustion . In endurance athletes, dehydration can cause symptoms, called post-extreme endurance syndrome (PEES). Symptoms of PEES include …
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… for improving physical function (including aerobic fitness, muscular strength and functional ability), attenuating cancer-related …
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… a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of … system, such as post-polio syndrome , multiple sclerosis , muscular dystrophy , or Parkinson's disease . An immune … swallowing. He or she may also check your reflexes, muscle strength, and speech. Your doctor may then refer you to one …
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… as you age. On this page: Assess your risk Improve your strength and balance Printable fall prevention resources … and getting up safely after a fall . Improve your strength and balance As you age, your body can lose strength and your reflexes may slow down, making a fall more …
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… ginger tea. Exercise Exercise may help you feel better and strengthen your muscles. It also may improve your immune … been active for a long time. Exercise: Is safe. Improves strength and endurance. Improves heart and lung fitness. May help you …
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… learn to manage bowel and bladder function and to build strength, endurance, and flexibility. You may also learn how to handle … bathing, dressing, writing, or cooking. You may work on strengthening your upper body and arms. A speech-language …
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… function more independently and you have recovered as much strength, endurance, and mobility in your shoulder as you can. Total … your pre-surgery activities. Stay active to help keep your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Your activities might …
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… a hip replacement that you have already lost much of your strength, endurance, and ability to be active, then after the surgery … includes specific exercises that can help you stretch and strengthen your muscles and reduce pain and stiffness. …
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… When you have COPD, activity and exercise can: Build muscle strength and endurance. This will help you be more active—you will be … Reduce shortness of breath. Upper body exercises increase strength in arm and shoulder muscles, which provide support …
