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Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery?

… in a sudden injury and the tear is causing shoulder weakness. But surgery can't fully … a group of four tendons and muscles in the shoulder. The rotator cuff keeps your shoulder stable and allows you to raise and …
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Caregiving: How to Turn Someone in Bed

… that you and your assistant have your feet shoulder-width apart. This will help you avoid … and grab the drawsheet at their hip and shoulder areas. Slowly pull the drawsheet … away from you, slowly push at the hip and shoulder areas. Moving someone in bed is best …
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Good Posture for a Healthy Back

… when you are standing. Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid … when you are standing. Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid …
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Safer sleep for my baby

… on their back to sleep Only swaddle from the shoulder down – not over the face, and ensure …
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

… it. Your chin should be raised and over your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds or until your … it. Your chin should be raised and over your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds or until your …
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Stress Management: Breathing Exercises

… your mind. Begin with several very slow neck rolls. With your chin on your chest, or close … your mind. Begin with several very slow neck rolls. With your chin on your chest, or close …
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Returning to Work With Low Back Pain

Overview Getting back to work with back pain depends on what your day is usually like. But there are some basics that apply to everyone. Moving keeps your back muscles strong, which can help your …
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Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises

… or chair in front of you. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly bend your knees so … or chair in front of you. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly bend your knees so …
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Stress Relief and Relaxation

Overview Stress is a fact of life. Although some stress is normal and even needed, too much of it can affect your quality of life and your health. There are simple things you can do to help relieve …
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Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back

Overview Slouching puts stress on your lower back. Slumping or slouching on its own may not cause low back pain. But after the back has been strained or injured, bad posture can make pain worse. When …