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From torn ACL to full scholarship
Game ChangerFrom torn ACL to full scholarshipRobert Knar knew something was wrong. While playing in a basketball tournament in Florida last July, the 18-year old Mundelein High School student hopped...
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Can 6,000 steps a day keep knee pain away?
Walk It OutCan 6,000 steps a day keep knee pain away?Walking 6,000 steps a day may help improve knee osteoarthritis (OA) and prevent disability, new research suggests. Nearly 27 million Americans aged...
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Knee surgeries linked to obesity
New FindingsKnee surgeries linked to obesityRunning, jumping, bending and even the simple task of walking are all actions that require the use of your knees. These essential hinge joints are a...
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How knee surgery could lead to arthritis
Unintended EffectHow knee surgery could lead to arthritisA tear in the meniscus can be painful in many ways. Outside the possibility of needing surgery, there remains months of physical therapy just...
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6 common symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee
6 common symptoms of osteoarthritis in the kneeOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis seen in the knee. It is degenerative in nature and most commonly occurs in older patients, though it...
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How weight loss protects your knees
The MRI DietHow weight loss protects your kneesA new study published in Radiological Society of North America found that obese individuals who lose a significant amount of weight can slow the process...
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New treatment could provide relief for people with knee pain
Stem CellsNew treatment could provide relief for people with knee painThere may be new hope for people dealing with chronic joint issues. In a phase one clinical trial conducted in both France and...
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Why Bears TE Zach Miller needed emergency surgery
Why Bears TE Zach Miller needed emergency surgeryBears tight end Zach Miller made a game-changing, over-the-shoulder catch that by most accounts should have been a celebratory moment. Instead, the...
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This serious fracture could put you to the test
This serious fracture could put you to the testYou and your spouse are hiking in Hawaii on the Road to Hana in Maui. You are about to take an Instagram-worthy photo of a waterfall, when you suddenly...
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How this popular summer activity can hurt your knees
How this popular summer activity can hurt your kneesIt’s finally summer and a great time to get outside and play golf. Getting on the course can be an excellent form of exercise, but all that...
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