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I realized this morning that I can no longer balance on one foot to put my shoes on. This concerns me. What can I do to improve my balance before it gets much worse?1 year 50 weeks ago212
I received two ultrasound treatments for shoulder and upper neck pain. At first I felt better. At the third session I had sharp prickly pain during the ultrasound. Is that a sign the ultrasound is working? I didn't feel it the first two times.5 years 24 weeks ago1044
I recently gave birth to my first child. Now I am having problems getting to the bathroom in time before losing urine. Will this go away with time?7 years 41 weeks ago310
I recently had a total knee replacement because of severe osteoarthritis. Everything went well, and I am on track with my rehabilitation program. I am not having any problems with my back, but my doctor is recommending tests to look for changes in my spine. Is there some connection between my knees and my back?7 years 31 weeks ago255
I recently noticed that when I'm lying down quietly, my heart rate speeds up and slows down. Should I be alarmed?8 years 15 weeks ago1431
I recently read that hormone and growth levels in swimmers are less than in basketball players or runners. Our swim-team workouts are much more strenuous than the workouts for these other sports. What gives?7 years 47 weeks ago298
I recently went to see my doctor for my annual tune up. She was pleased that I exercise but felt I needed to pick up the pace. I currently walk about half a mile five to six days per week, admittedly at a slow pace. She checked my heart and said it would be safe to pick up the pace in order to tone the nervous system's affect on my heart. What did she mean?8 years 15 weeks ago292
I run on a track team as a sprinter in the spring and cross country in the fall. My friends all drink caffeine pops before running. They say it helps their time. My track coach says caffeine can actually make me more tired. I'm not sure who to believe.8 years 24 weeks ago312
I saw a commercial on TV from the American Heart Association saying that we should be able to talk while exercising. Since I walk or ride my bike alone, is humming good enough? I don't really want to talk out loud while exercising by myself.5 years 4 weeks ago278
I saw a physical therapist for a muscle injury. The therapist used a plastic device to measure my flexibility. How good is something this simple?4 years 33 weeks ago289
I saw a physical therapist for a problem in my neck. He asked if he could do a neck manipulation on me. What kind of training is needed for therapists to do this treatment?4 years 14 weeks ago257
I saw an article in a health magazine that suggested walking and talking with a partner is the best form of exercise. It was called the Talk Test. Since this was a women's magazine, I assume the advice is only for women. Is this true?5 years 4 weeks ago280
I saw an article in a womens' magazine that said walking could lower my blood pressure. Is this true?7 years 37 weeks ago291
I saw an article in the newspaper about reducing back injuries in athletes by following a core-strengthening program. I'm interested in doing this kind of program. What exercises are involved?7 years 31 weeks ago270
I saw an older gentleman using a Bodyblade at the P.T. clinic where I go for back treatment. He made it look so easy, but when I tried it, I just couldn't get the right rhythm. What the trick?2 years 38 weeks ago627
I see a lot of commercials on TV for arthritis medication. But I don't know anyone who has arthritis. Is it really that common?5 years 20 weeks ago331
I see ads on TV for COX-2 drugs. These are supposed to help with arthritis pain. My 83-year-old mother broke her hip last month and has pain everyday from her arthritis. Can she take these drugs?5 years 24 weeks ago279
I see in the news more athletes have been found using steroids. Are athletes ever asked years later if they used these illegal drugs?4 years 47 weeks ago280
I see in the news that there's a move to "change the work, not the worker" in cases of occupational injury. What's the goal here?4 years 33 weeks ago257
I see lots of reports that moderate activity is what's needed for good health. I walk about two and a half miles in 45 minutes four times a week. Is that enough?4 years 9 weeks ago266
I see more and more women's magazines are reporting on the high number of injuries in today's female athletes. What injuries are they counting? Are they including every little hang nail to make women look bad compared to men?3 years 49 weeks ago272
I see people wearing magnets around their knees or ankle for arthritis. Is there any proof that this works? I might give it a try if there is.48 weeks 2 days ago211
I see some of my coworkers hurting their arms with the type of work we do. It's quite repetitive but it has to be done. How can I protect myself? I can't afford to stop working.1 year 32 weeks ago207
I see there's a health fair in our area that offers free bone scans for anyone who qualifies. How do I know if I qualify?1 year 12 weeks ago149
I see Yoga is all the craze for us senior citizens now. Why is yoga any better than my regular walking program?4 years 4 weeks ago300
I seem to have very loose muscles and joints. Do I even need to bother with stretching before exercise?5 years 37 weeks ago826
I started a weight lifting program at the gym. The trainer told me to exhale when lifting the weight and inhale when returning it to the starting position. Is this right? A book I have on lifting weights says just the opposite.5 years 41 weeks ago2033
I started having some pain and swelling in my big toe and ankle. The doctor thinks it might be gout. How can I know for sure?2 years 24 weeks ago912
I started playing handball last summer. This fall I began to have sharp pain along the inside edge of my lower leg. The pain gets worse when I play handball and better when I rest. Is there any kind of test that could tell me what the problem is?7 years 34 weeks ago280
I started to experience muscle pain and weakness when I was in my mid-40s. Our old town doc told me to take calcium pills with vitamin D and it would go away. Sure enough it did. Now, 20 years later, I see this is the headline news in the health industry. What is it exactly that vitamin D does for muscles?3 weeks 1 day ago41
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