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injury

Keep winter fun safe for kids

The right equipment and a few simple safety precautions can help your little ones avoid serious injury.

The heal-better diet

On the mend after injury or surgery? The right foods—and sometimes a few supplements—can hasten your recovery.

Sore? Ice first, then heat

You don't need strong medicine or fancy gadgets to ease your pain—just a bag of frozen peas and some patience.

Master the art of exercise

Stave off injuries and fatigue by adapting your workouts to meet your age and fitness level.

4 moves to bolster your back

These key exercises can help you zero in on the critical muscle groups needed to enhance overall back strength.

In fitness, there’s virtue to variety

Cross-training, which mixes various exercises, can help reduce injury and deliver maximum results in weight loss and strength-building.

Patient Story

Walk like a penguin—and other winter safety tips

Never underestimate the likelihood of a fall in snow and ice. And yes, this means YOU.

Break a sweat over the holidays, but do it safely

Before you take off to run the jingle bell race, make sure you take appropriate injury prevention steps.

Quick fix or long-term fix?

When it comes to an orthopedic injury, shortcuts don't cut it. Find out from a physical therapist what it takes to really recover.