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Question: I am exhausted after work and all I do is sit and work on the computer or answer questions on the phone. I want next year to be different. Any suggestions? Answer: From a fitness and health perspective 2012...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 3, 2012
Question: When I lift weights, sometimes my neck gets very sore and I have a history of neck issues. What can I do to prevent the tightness in my neck while lifting because I don't want to have to stop?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 23, 2011
Question: It seems that I get hurt outside the gym on a regular basis playing some sport or another. How can I work around an injury and still keep training? Answer: After an injury you should seek medical attention to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 3, 2011
Question: I play bass guitar in a band on weekends and between performances and practice my shoulders and back between my shoulder blades are aching. I just take Aleve or Advil to dull the pain but there has to be...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 21, 2010
Question: I recently finished physical therapy after knee surgery and have been released by the doctor as well. I still have not been able to return to hard training. The knee does not hurt but I am just fatigued and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 14, 2010
Question: I hurt my knee playing soccer a week ago and I am in a soft cast for a couple of weeks. I thought this would be a good time to at least work on upper body while I can...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 31, 2010
Question: I have a partial tear in my patella tendon but my doctor feels that surgery is not needed. I just need to be careful in my leg training. Are there any exercises that I should avoid or just try...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 17, 2010
Question: When we lift weights doing squats at school the coach wants our butts almost on the ground but it kills me to do that. I just wanted your opinion, is it necessary to get that low to get results...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I am in my early 50's and would like to put on more muscle but my joints just can't take the heavy weight necessary to build muscle. I try to do sets of 5 to 8 reps with heavy...
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Posted by Fred Black on December 22, 2009
Question: For the last couple of weeks the heels of my right foot hurts so much in the morning I can barely walk. Have you heard of an injury like this before? As the day rolls on, the pain reduces...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: I recently had surgery on my knee and have been released from medical care by my doctor and the physical therapist. I followed their recommendations and have returned to the gym but I still have difficulty putting pressure on...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 8, 2009
Kerrie Walsh with Kinesio Tape on Shoulder Q: I have been watching the Olympics and continue to see either black or blue tape in various patterns on some athletes. Is it some type of injury prevention or support? A: Fortunately...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 26, 2008
Question: Sometimes I hear a "clicking" sound when I do some shoulder exercises. Should I stop doing those exercises? Answer: Most of the time if you hear noise in a joint during an exercise, especially shoulders, it's time to evaluate...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
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