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    The traumatic meniscal injuries in basketball players are caused as a result of compressive forces together with knee flexion rotation (Zedde, Mela, Prete, Masia & Manunta, 2014). Hence, the prevention of injuries in athletes has become more and more essential in recent years. Many fitness professionals advice time efficient static stretching before the competition. A pre competition static stretching is believed to reduce the risk of injury during the game. The fast paced game of basketball…

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    It’s a well-known fact that the key to a healthy life lies in a balanced diet and daily exercise. There are countless websites, television channels, and books dedicated to achieving one’s optimum health. Having a good exercise routine can extend one’s life for years and years, but the health benefits of exercise surpass just the physical body, it benefits the mind as well. Few people know that exercise isn’t just about the exterior. On one hand, looking and being fit fulfills a part of a…

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    It’s very hot in this room. Not a single noise if nobody is talking; it’s very peaceful. Above are thick concrete bleachers; which will soon hold a lot of people. The crystal blue water is so magistical, but very cold once you get in! My heart is beating very fast now, and I’m nervous. Today is the day, after so many practices, and hardships, I’m finally ready. The team and I get everything ready for tonight. We are up against 3 other schools, our toughest opponents. Everybody is ready to beat…

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    Physical Therapist Career

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    A job that is really needed now are that of Physical Therapists more so with how many car or job related accidents there are nowadays. Physical therapists do a handful of tasks they usually tend to be very active and always on their feet. According to the bls “These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.” These are some of the tasks they perform in their career field. Physical Therapists do…

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    Total Body Conditioning

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    health, happiness, and prosperity.” It is through exercise that we are able to gain this type of well-being in order to live our lives to the fullest. Not only is exercise a great way to combat health conditions and diseases, but it also contributes to our overall mental health by improving our mood, boosting our energy levels, and allowing our minds to feel at ease. It was through this class that I was able to better understand the importance of exercise through total body conditioning. Even…

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    Personal Narrative Essay

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    Arrived at 6:30. Explored the lexis nexus website. I began warming up and stretching. At 7:00, I joined to Pirl, Doyle, and Duck in the fish bowl hallway. PT started at 7:15. As usual we started with jumping jacks. I was feeling good at the start of PT, but my left shoulder quickly began to tire and develop pain. We wrapped things up with karaoke runs, and a sprint down the hall. I pared with Ports for the run, and we kept pace nicely. PT finished up at just after 8:00. After changing into…

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    Health Care Trends

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    Find Trends in Your Profession I. Introduction: As waistlines continue to expand in the US so have health care costs. In an effort to slow rising health care costs, improve performance, and increase productivity, corporations implement workplace wellness programs. Workplace wellness programs can include a number of components, such as wearable fitness devices, health screenings, health risk assessments, smoking cessation, flu shots, nutrition services, health education, stress management,…

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    Efficient Prosthetic

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    For years engineers and scientist have been working to develop an efficient prosthetic. A prosthetic that is cheap, efficient, and mobile is the goal. These limbs can restore a person’s ability to write, walk, or even something as basic has holding a can of soda. One thing that would really enhance the ability of a prosthetic is for it to be able to restore a person’s sense of touch and feeling. Neutrally controlled prosthetic devices can vastly improve quality of life for amputees and paralyzed…

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    numerous x-rays and could not find anything alarming. He suggested physical therapy. He thought I had strained my back and needed exercise and guidance to get myself back into uniform. I did twenty-one weeks of therapy, three times, twice a week. My back was not getting better.…

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    Physical Therapy Essay

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    Physical therapy is an involving health related practice that involves restoring and maintaining the highest achievable psychology functionality of an individual. This is designed to diagnose and treat health related issues that limit or will limit an individuals ability to move or go about their daily life. Physical Therapist also has an okay pay and benefits. This career requires you to have a higher education as well. There are also different types of physical therapist all over the world.…

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