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Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. Learn more about osteoporosis, including who is at risk, what the symptoms are, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Exercise and Older Adults

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Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body’s loss of muscle and bone mass.

Preventing Sports Injuries

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Read on for helpful steps to take to prevent sports injuries.

Lumbar Strain

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A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.

Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect your neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms and legs.

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)

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Jumper’s knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It’s usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground.