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These quality resources will help you find information about typical injuries that may happen during exercise or just regular activities.
7 Ways to Hurt Yourself at the Gym
The gym offers so much variety when it comes to exercise, it's tempting to jump in and try it all. But, there are some common mistakes exercisers make that may end up hurting more than helping. Learn how to avoid injury and get the most of out your workouts with these simple tips.
Cartilage
Learn the definition and the basics about cartilage, a type of connective tissue in the body.
7 Ways to Hurt Yourself at the Gym
The gym offers so much variety when it comes to exercise, it's tempting to jump in and try it all. But, there are some common mistakes exercisers make that may end up hurting more than helping. Learn how to avoid injury and get the most of out your workouts with these simple tips.
What exercises can I do if I have a lower body injury?
If you've injured your knee, ankle or other areas of the lower body, you may wonder what you can do to stay in shape while your injury heals. Get some ideas about what to ask your doctor and what you can do to stay fit without using your lower body.
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS is a common problem when you first start exercising or when you significantly change your program. Learn what it is and what to do about muscle soreness
Exercise for Back Pain
Learn simple ways to change how you live and how you move to help manage and prevent back pain.
Arthroscopy.com
This website provides information about arthroscopic surgery for everything from a torn ACL and carpal tunnel syndrome to cartilage grafting. Find out what happens during a typical surgery and more about your injury.
Common Sports Injuries
Elizabeth Quinn provides basic information about common injuries. From knee problems to strains and sprains, you'll find information, treatments, and prevention resources.
Customized Gel Packs
These customized gel packs can be heated up or stashed in the freezer, depending on what you need them for. They're great for healing inflamed muscles or soothing tired ones with either cold or heat and the prices are very reasonable.
Our Foot Doctor
OurFootDoctor.com was created by a board-certified podiatrist and provides information about common foot ailments, orthotics and foot care products. You can also submit a question to the doctor and search through questions others have asked.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Here you will find all the resources you need regarding repetitive motion injuries in an easy to read format. All areas of RSIs are covered from their definitions to treatment to alternative therapies.
Should You Exercise With An Injury?
How can you stay active when your body won't cooperate? Learn how to separate good pain from bad pain.
Spa Wish Massage Gift Certificates
Massage is often a great choice for healing injuries or just feeling good. Spa Wish offers gift certificates that are good at different places throughout the country.
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine at About.com is the starting place for exploring Sports Medicine, including injury, training, and performance tips.
Swimming Injury Management and Prevention
About.com's Swimming Guide provides resources for common swimming injuries and how to prevent them.

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