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 *Blisters - Avoid With Duct Tape*

Prevent blisters by placing duct tape over the area of the foot experiencing friction.

 *Arm Ergometer- Make Your Own*

How to make an arm ergometer from a stationary bicycle for the cross-training of leg-injured athletes.

 *Ankle Taping: Pre-Wrap Effects*

Prewrap reduces the effectiveness of ankle taping. The most supportive tape jobs use spray but no prewrap.

 *Ankle Sprains: Prehabilitation*

An exercise that is effective in preventing ankle sprains.

 *Ankle- Test for Ankle Instability*

You can test whether athletes have fully recovered from an ankle sprain by checking for two indicators of instability when they stand on their toes.

 *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.

 *Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation*

Steps for fast rehabilitation of ankle sprains, including the use of contrast baths, tubing and balancing exercises.

 *Adherence - Use Television*

Injured athletes can watch the second half of their favorite television show only if they?ve completed their rehab exercises during the first half.

 *Achilles Tendon Stretching Program*

An exercise that removes scar tissue from the Achilles tendons for better healing and ?exibility.

 *Achilles: Shoe-Related Problems*

Soft heels and in?exible soles may contribute to Achilles tendon problems.

 *Side Stitches & Left Foot Strike*

Stop side stitches by changing the foot that makes contact with the ground during exhalation.

 *Stress Fractures In Animals*

Only humans, greyhounds and racehorses experience stress fractures.
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 *PNF Stretching- Athlete Movement*

In PNF stretching,it is more effective for athletes to move the leg into position themselves than to have the partner move the leg.

 *Carpal Tunnel Exercise*

A stretch that will reduce the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome?the scourge of typists everywhere.

 *Wobble Board - Make From Plywood*

An inexpensive way to make a wobble board from plywood and a softball - for ankle sprain rehabilitation.