Big Toe Joint Replacement
I have been told that I can have my big toe joint replaced with a plastic joint,has anyone had this done & can you tell me about it? I will be seeing my orthopedic surgeon at the end of May & ...
Nutrition for Joint Health
As with myriad other health issues, there’s a very real connection between food and joint health. Just as proper nutrition can keep your heart healthy and cholesterol levels low, certain foods can eas ...
Inflammation Heals Joints
Most active people have sustained some sort of ligament or tendon injury, and many still suffer from their injuries' chronic pain. Physical therapy and prescribed exercises often don't completely heal ...
Drink something good for your joints while...
Do you like the idea of helping your joints in two ways while walking? Of course, walking helps your joints. But also, Elations -- formerly produced by Proctor and Gamble -- is a beverage that has Glu ...
Does Arthritis Have an Age Limit???
Half of all people age 65 and older have arthritis. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis and many different symptoms and treatments. Doctors still do not know what causes most ...
Hamstring Injuries & Stretching
City Sports Magazine has a helpful diagram of the hamstrings which are in the back of the upper legs. They are attached to parts of the pelvis on top and just below the knee joint at their bottom. P ...
Stanford Aiki Association
Stanford Aiki Association http://www.stanford.edu/group/aikido Offering detailed instruction in both Aikido and related weaponry, this fascinating art focuses on learning to utilize and blend with t ...
Stanford Jujitsu
Stanford Jujitsu http://www.stanford.edu/group/jujitsu A comprehensive Japanese martial art that is principally based on grappling and joint lock techniques, it also includes basic strikes and sw ...
Stanford Judo
Stanford Judo http://www.stanford.edu/group/judo An Olympic sport and martial art, Judo includes a variety of rolls, falls, throws, pins, chokes and joint locks. As an official Club Sport, Stanf ...
plan ahead & train properly
Always be sure to plan enough in advance for the competition in terms of your training workouts. You don't want to do too much too fast and leave yourself susceptible to injuries. Cross-train as wel ...
