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January 3rd, 2014
10 Back-Saving Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage
The larger and heavier your luggage, the more at risk you are for neck, back, and shoulder injuries.
January 3rd, 2014
Avoid Falls on the Ice This Winter with These 5 Helpful Tips
Winter is here, with its frigid temperatures, howling winds, and snowy, icy conditions. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) reports falls on icy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures. Here are 5 tips to stay safe this winter season.
December 30th, 2013
3 Easy Ways to Stick to Your Workout Plan This Year
Happy New Year! The new year brings new resolutions. Fitness and weight loss are usually among them.
December 23rd, 2013
Surviving cancer, they’re now finding strength through exercise
DIANA KUTAS, 60, walked briskly on a sidewalk near Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah during the warm-up for a Team Survivor Northwest fitness class and talked about her fitness accomplishments. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Since then, she’s finished triathlons and completed a roughly 160-mile bike ride.
December 9th, 2013
Overuse injuries on the rise in younger athletes
Bumps, bruises – even the occasional broken bone – often come with the territory of high school sports, but another type of injury is on the rise among these athletes.
December 4th, 2013
Here’s why you should fight for your mobility: Marty Mitchell
I came across the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ “A Nation in Motion” campaign while visiting my orthopaedic surgeon this fall. The campaign highlights the importance of fighting for mobility and encourages individuals to share their orthopaedic success stories.
November 25th, 2013
Jingle Bell 5k Overall Results
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
November 25th, 2013
Jingle Bell 5k Overall 9 and Under Results
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
November 25th, 2013
Jingle Bell 5k Overall 10-12 Results
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
November 25th, 2013
Jingle Bell 5k Overall 13-15 Results
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Jingle Bell 5k run/walk. We hope to see you all again next year.
