A good athlete has a strong body composed of various types of interconnected muscles that work together to keep them competitive. But if these muscles weaken (particularly the core), an athlete may struggle to compete at a high level. Thankfully, high-quality physical therapy from a qualified therapist can give them the strength that they need after or before an injury.
Core Muscles May Get Damaged
The core muscles are those that exist at the waist and around the stomach.
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Primary care physicians do a great deal to keep individuals free of illness and disease. And a lot of the care they provide is preventative in nature, meaning that they work with you to provide examinations, tests, and education to keep you from developing problems like high blood pressure. To learn more about what a primary care physician, like those at Premiere Medical Center Med Partners, will do to help you keep your blood pressure in a healthy range, keep reading.
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If you're like most pet owners, you undoubtedly want your furry friend to enjoy a long and healthy life; so you make sure to schedule regular veterinary visits, and when your pet is ill or injured, you follow your vet's directions to the letter. If you've ever had to give your pet oral medication, however, you probably also know that this can be problematic.
To give your pet oral medication, you'll need to hold their mouth open with one hand, use the other hand to place the pill as far back as possible in the mouth, close the mouth, and then rub the throat in a downward motion to encourage the animal to swallow.
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The show Myth Busters does a really great job of busting through common myths and bringing attention to the truth. However, they really only focus on science and culture-based myths — and these are just a small fraction of the myths that perpetuate in the world! There are a lot of myths floating around about urgent care centers. Maybe one day Myth Busters will do an episode on these myths, but until then, you can find them discussed below.
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If you are like many people, you are interested in losing some weight. Whether it is a few pounds or a significant amount of weight you are looking to lose, you will be surprised at the vast numbers of weight loss programs available to you today. There are many different options, all touting positive results and progress. So, you may be wondering how it is you can be sure you are choosing the right weight loss program for you and your weight loss needs.
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