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Episodes
Stiff and Sore: An S.O.S. from Your Body
I was catching up on some reading the other day and came across this question posted in the LA Times Fitness section: "I'm 46 years old, [male] and in good shape. I jog on a treadmill three times a week for 3 miles and lift weights. But I'm always sore and stiff. Lately I've experienced lower back pain and cannot get up to a full sprint on the basketball court because of hip and groin discomfort. What stretching exercises do you recommend?"
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Time: 5 minutes.
Do You Have a Little Maria in You?
She is not only the current Queen of Tennis but also the Grand Master of Grunting: Maria Sharapova. Her grunting is so loud, persistent and annoying that, whenever I watch her play tennis, I turn the sound off on my television. One newspaper recorded her grunts at over 100 decibels, equal to the whine of a snowmobile. Uggh.
Why all the grunting? Is Maria weak? Out of shape? Find out in this episode.
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Time: 4 minutes. 3 seconds
Plantar Fasciitis: When a Pain in the Foot is a Pain in the Butt
Heel pain and pain on the bottom of the foot, often referred to as Plantar Fasciitis, is a common ailment. And, it sometimes can be very difficult to get rid of. Listen in for our insights on why plantar fasciitis is such a tough problem and what we do to help people overcome it.
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Time: 5 minutes. 45 seconds
The Lowdown on High Heels
Do women who wear high heels have a greater risk for knee trouble in the future? Do high heels come with a high price?
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Time: 2 minutes. 48 seconds
The Cold Truth of Ice
The most common suggestion following an injury like an ankle sprain is to use ice. It supposedly reduces swelling and helps the injury heal. Is it true? Find out why ice is not the best choice to control swelling after an injury and the three things you should do.
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Time: 11 minutes. 14 seconds
Neck Pain: The Basics
It ranks third as the reason people visit their family doctor behind the common cold and lower back pain and has morphed into a common everyday phrase, "That is really a pain in the neck". Neck pain is the topic of discussion: the most common causes, mistakes people make trying to solve it along with some simple suggestions to alleviate it.
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Time: 15 minutes, 9 seconds
How to Stop Short Changing Your Workout
People exercise for lots of reasons but one thing is certain: no one wants to waste time in the gym. In this episode, Doug Kelsey explains the common mistakes people make in their workout routines and how you can avoid them.
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Time: 9 minutes, 43 seconds
What's Your Woobie?
We all have at least one although you may not know it. You turn to it to help you feel safe, secure and comfortable. It helps you cope with the harsh realities of the world.
It’s your woobie.
I’ll bet you had one when you were a kid. A special blanket, stuffed animal or toy that made you feel secure, comfortable and safe. You would carry it with you everywhere and would never dream of sleeping without your woobie.
In this episode, we discuss how woobies can interfere with recovering from an injury or surgery, the most common ones we encounter at Sports Center and what to do about it.
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Time: 17 minutes, 30 seconds
The Seven Things to Do for 2006 - Part Two
Part Two covers the last four things to do for 2006 that could transform your life helping you lose weight, reduce your stress and live a longer, healthier life. A great, timeless topic presented in a very entertaining way (several good laughs on this one).
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Time: 16 minutes, 26 seconds
The Seven Things to Do for 2006 - Part One
It’s still not too late to put the final touches on your New Year’s Resolutions (which, number one should be that you resolve to keep your resolutions). In this episode, we cover part one of of a two part series. If you do all seven this year, you’ll feel better, be physiologically younger and live longer. Discover how to even make the most common resolutions such as losing weight, exercising more, and eating healthier work for you. Why not?
Note: For those of you that listened to this episode and want information on the Mediterranean Diet, click here.
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Time: 18 minutes, 3 seconds
How to Stop the Holiday Pounds
In this podcast, we dispel one of the most common myths surrounding weight gain over the holidays and let you in on four proven steps to preventing it from happening in the first place.
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Time: 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Interview with Tom Parish
Tom Parish is an internet marketing wizard. While many people can make a web site look good, Tom will make it suddenly appear out of nowhere in Google, Yahoo and other search engines because he understands how good websites work no matter what it looks like. He was intstrumental in helping us gain worldwide visibility on the net and in launching our podcast. Tom sat down to talk with us about his experiences as a Sports Center client, the nature and myths surrounding injuries and how to stay healthy. It’s a great conversation with lots of useful “pearls”.
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Time: 42 minutes, 49 seconds
The First Thing You Must Do to Overcome Any Injury
Just like the movie City Slickers, there is one thing you have to know to overcome an injury whether it’s your knee, ankle, shoulder, lower back or neck or any other body part. But, you don’t have to figure it out. We'’ll tell you and we’ll share a few other secrets as well.
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Time: 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Why Sitting is Bad for Your Back
Our first show and, yes, we are biased, but it is good. Consider this simple question. Have you ever wondered why your back hurts when you’re doing something as simple as sitting at your desk? We (Doug Kelsey, PT, PhD and Christine Springer, PT) introduce you to Ready Radio, who should listen and why. You will learn how to “extend the warranty” on your spine with simple and easy to use suggestions, back pain and discover the Spine Saver KitTM.
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Time: 22 minutes, 18 seconds
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