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 *Iliotibial Band - How to Massage*

How to use deep massage to cure IT Band Syndrome. A rolling pin can be used for self massage.

 *Pain-Free Splinter Removal Tips*

Five ways to make the removal of splinters less frightening and painful.
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 *Funny Sports Medicine Terms*

Funny definitions for common sports-medicine terms.
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 *Rice Treatment Reduces Scar Tissue*

The traditional RICE treatment (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) reduces not only swelling and inflammation, but also the formation of scar tissue around soft tissue injuries.
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 *Nordic Walking & Impact Stress*

Nordic walking, in which students walk with adapted nordic ski poles, does not reduce impact stress.
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 *Icing - Intermittent is Best*

An effective injury icing regimen, in which patients ice for 10 minutes, rest, then repeat.
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 *Flip-Flop & Foot Pain*

Flip flops force wearers to walk with the toes curled, causing an unnatural gait and potential foot and leg problems.
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 *Acupinch for Muscle Cramps*

The Acupinch technique can quickly cure muscle cramps and possibly side stitches.
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 *Ankle Sprain Prevention*

The Mulligan taping technique, using only two strips of tape, may revolutionize the way we prevent ankle inversion sprains.
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 *Ankle Sprains- New Taping Concept*

Chronic pain after an ankle sprain may be the result of a misalignment of the tibia and fibula at the distal tibiofibular joint: a problem that can be improved through a simple taping method called the Mulligan ankle taping technique.

 *Iliotibial Band - Self Massage*

Foam noodles and water-filled pop bottles can be used to provide an effective self-massage for the IT Band.
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 *Soft Tissue Release*

Soft tissue release elongates muscles that have already reached a point of stretch.
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 *Injuries- Check Outside Activities*

The true cause of performance problems and injuries often lies in an athlete?s private life.

 *Heel Spurs - Use Lipstick*

Use lipstick to mark the area of a shoe insole that should be removed to relieve the pressure on sore areas of the foot including heel spurs, neuromas and calluses.
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 *Concussion Tool Kit*

A free tool kit from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, that provides many resources for the prevention, identification and management of concussions.
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