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<title>Richard A Haynes - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Richard is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise, working in the home health sector in southwest Florida. Having worked in the field of physical therapy and fitness since 1995. Richards Specialization is in orthopedic injuries to both the knee and hip, along with joint replacement rehabilitation and medical fitness. Richard also has extensive experience with natural bodybuilding as well and, Has been a personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise since 2000. Richard is the owner of Total Joint Fitness LLC which which provides information on weight training, building muscle and, strengthening ... ]]></description>
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<title>Exercises to Perform After a Broken Femur Has Healed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[After suffering a broken femur your next step after it is completely healed and cleared by your orthopedic doctor, is to get involved in a progressive strength training program. With a fractured femur, your quadriceps and hamstrings along with smaller stabilizing muscles will have atrophied and lost their strength.]]></description>
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<title>Strength Training After 50 For Your Health and Orthopedic Fitness</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:17:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The importance of strength training and taking care of our bodies after the age of 50 has never been as important as it is today. With the changing landscape in health care and the fact that personal responsibility is now at the forefront of our society, it is imperative that you begin a strength training program to increase your health and improve your overall quality of life.]]></description>
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<title>Recovering From Knee Surgery - What You Can and Can't Do</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:01:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After your knee surgery, what you can and cannot do of course will depend on the injury, the type of surgery performed and the surgeons post surgical protocol. There are also areas that you can follow during the recovery process that you will have complete control over that you can or should not do if you want to have a successful outcome.]]></description>
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<title>How to Look After a Fractured Shoulder</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:14:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After fracturing your shoulder, your care after the injury will be determined by the type of fracture, the location, and whether or not there was surgical intervention. Proper care and rehabilitation will be vital to prevent long lasting adverse effects.]]></description>
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<title>Physiotherapy Options Following a Total Hip Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:39:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Immediately after receiving a total hip replacement, you then begin your physical therapy in the hospital setting. Once you leave the hospital, you will have several different options you can follow to continue with your rehabilitation.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement - How Much Work Will I Miss Due to a Knee Replacement?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:53:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After having your knee replacement surgery, you can expect to return to work anywhere from six to eight weeks from the date of surgery. There are some variations to this rule depending on your occupation and, providing there were no complications with the surgical procedure.]]></description>
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<title>How to Improve Patient Compliance During Therapy Sessions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:11:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After suffering an injury or going through an elective surgery, the next phase of treatment will be physical therapy. One of the problems that rehabilitation professionals face in home health or other venues is patient compliance in following the prescribed home exercise program. Keeping the program simple and time efficient is just one of the keys to patient compliance.]]></description>
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<title>How to Reduce Swelling in the Knee Following a Knee Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:23:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After having a knee replacement, one of the biggest concerns you will confront is swelling of the knee. All knee replacements will swell however, managing the swelling will take a disciplined approach and patience.]]></description>
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<title>Bodybuilding For Older Men - How to Stay in Top Shape As You Get Older</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:17:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As we get older, we all have experienced the slow decline physically that can be associated with aging. Our bodies were built to move and be used. Most older men will begin to slow down physically to some degree which can start a cascade of events that begin to weaken our bodies, by losing muscle mass and starts the process of deconditioning.]]></description>
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<title>Muscle Growth and Whey Protein</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:25:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to getting protein into your body after a weight training session to help in the muscle building process, you will want to use a good high quality whey protein for the best results. Whey protein is at its best when you first get up in the morning to slow down and halt the catabolic process that is going on due to fasting throughout the night.]]></description>
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<title>Exercises to Help Delay a Knee Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:54:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to delaying a knee replacement through exercise, it will come down to how advanced the osteoarthritis is and, your overall level of function. For any exercise to work effectively you have to be in control of your level of pain and be disciplined enough to follow through with your exercise program.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Pain - How to Determine If You Need a Knee Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:55:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chronic knee pain is not only debilitating but, affects almost every aspect of your life. When it comes to knowing whether you need a knee replacement or not, there are several steps you want to take before assuming that is the last resort.]]></description>
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<title>How To Build Muscle Through Visualization</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:20:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are trying to build more muscle to increase your health and lose weight or, getting prepared to enter a local bodybuilding contest, there is much more involved than lifting and eating. You have at your disposal an ally that can get you the results you want and, can exceed your expectations if you will use the greatest gift of all, your mind.]]></description>
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<title>Building Muscle - Three Important Tips To Remember For Success</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:04:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building muscle can be a confusing proposition for many. It is confusing because weight training and bodybuilding for example, are not exact sciences. If you speak to 10 bodybuilders how they developed their bodies, you will get 10 different responses. There is however three areas that everyone can agree on when it comes to building muscle.]]></description>
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<title>Building Muscle - Rest and Recovery Are Important</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:53:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to building muscle, getting the proper rest to allow them to recover and become bigger and stronger is a science in itself. If you can understand the fact that your muscles are not growing at the gym but, rather on your off days and when you are resting, you than will be on your way to building a stronger body.]]></description>
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<title>How To Get Your Abdominal Muscles To Show</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:47:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone would like to be able to possess and show what is known as six pack abs. We all have these abdominal muscles available to us however, to get them to the forefront and visible, it takes a combination of diet, aerobic conditioning and weight training to bring these muscles to the surface.]]></description>
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<title>How to Keep Yourself In Shape</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:04:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping yourself in shape can mean many different things to many people. By staying in good physical condition you build a solid foundation for your future success regarding health and finances as you age. Getting yourself in shape is not as difficult as maintaining your physical condition on a consistent basis and making it a way of life.]]></description>
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<title>A Weaklings Guide to Build Muscle - How to Use Free Weights to Build Muscle</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:27:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The use of free weights when building muscle for beginners is one of the best ways to assure you that you are building good foundational strength throughout your body. Free weights allow you to move freely through a full range of motion and, free weight forces your bodies stabilizing muscles to work as well increasing your overall strength and building a fuller, more pronounced muscle.]]></description>
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<title>How to Strengthen Arthritic Knees</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:20:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our knees during our lifetime will take a tremendous amount of punishment. Depending on our age, body weight, along with what type of sports we may have participated in, will determine how are knees wear as we age. Previous knee injuries is one area where knee arthritis becomes a problem as we age. To prevent the slow progression of losing strength in the knee along with muscle atrophy surrounding the knee, there are ways that you can help strengthen your arthritic knees and possibly prolong more invasive medical procedures.]]></description>
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<title>How Guys Can Start to Bulk Up</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:13:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bulking up is a term used for athletes or individuals training with weights to add more size to their bodies. Getting bigger or bulkier can be done with a combination of using compound exercises in the gym, plus eating regularly with the right combinations of foods and getting the proper rest outside of the gym.]]></description>
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<title>Negative Effects of Obesity - How Being Overweight Will Affect You Socially</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:46:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to understand that your body and overall physical presence plays a huge part in how you are accepted socially. It is a known fact that we as human beings begin to judge an individual within 3-5 seconds of meeting them. This of course indicates just how important our physical presence is and, how are bodyweight plays a big role in social circles.]]></description>
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<title>To Succeed in Life, It's Survival of the Fittest - How Fit Are You?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:30:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To succeed in life takes many aspects of both mental and physical quality and determination. Life in the 21st century will not only involve becoming better educated self reliant and mentally fit but, becoming stronger physically to face the demands that we all will encounter in life.]]></description>
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<title>Bicep and Tricep Exercises</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:17:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building bigger and stronger biceps and triceps can involve a multitude of different exercises. There are exercises that will build and add muscle mass and there are exercises that are designed to isolate and define the two muscle groups. In general to build bigger biceps and triceps, you want to be sure you have quality mass building exercises in your routine.]]></description>
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<title>A Weaklings Guide to Build Muscle - Which Compound Exercises to Do to Build Muscle</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:43:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When starting to build muscle and increasing your strength, there are are a number of exercises that are available to work from. Some of course will get you results faster than others. When approaching weight training, quality over quantity is the correct approach to take. The best exercises that are efficient and work multiple muscle groups are called compound or multi-joint exercises.]]></description>
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<title>3 Tips for Retaining Personal Training Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:34:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are operating a personal training business and want to become successful with it, there are a multitude of areas that you need to be aware of before diving into it. However personal training being a service business, is one where you deal with clients daily. Those clients that you wish to retain, will be expecting quality service for the money they spend on it. There are three tips you want to know and practice to keep your clients coming back for more.]]></description>
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<title>The Health Benefits of Using Resistance Training to Strengthen Your Core</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The health benefits in having a stronger core are numerous when it comes to your overall health and mobility. Having a stronger core not only helps stabilize the surrounding muscle groups that are associated with your back but, also tightens the abdominal muscles and helps with your standing balance as you age. Core strengthening is a staple in physical therapy when it comes to working on back pain, stabilization, and standing balance.]]></description>
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<title>How Weight Training Improves Your Personal Presentation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:50:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making a strong first impression no matter whether it is social or for the next job interview, is important in the overall success you achieve. Though it has been said this may not be fair, that is the way it works in the real world. Making a strong first impression can encompass many areas. The one aspect I get involved in is the physical appearance that someone has when they are going out into the world.]]></description>
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<title>Can I Lose Weight Through Cardiovascular Exercise?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:30:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular exercise does in fact play a part in losing weight and staying trim. Cardiovascular exercise also known as aerobic exercise, plays a part also in keeping many of our bodies systems working properly and efficiently namely our hearts. Without a strong heart built through cardiovascular or aerobic exercise, many of the daily functions that our bodies undertake will not operate effectively and therefore losing weight becomes much more difficult.]]></description>
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<title>Partial Knee Replacement Longevity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:21:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After going through a successful partial knee replacement, the question most patients will have is how long is it expected to last? This is a question that generally has been answered before surgery by the surgeon. However, the longevity of your knee replacement will depend on your lifestyle habits.]]></description>
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<title>How To Stop Knee Pain, Losing Weight Should Be First Priority</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:18:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you develop knee pain there can be a number of causes that can play into the equation. However, in today's society obesity is the number one cause of insidious knee pain.]]></description>
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<title>How To Lose Weight Through Weight Training</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:39:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Loosing excess body weight can be completed in several different ways however the way to keep your body weight at an acceptable level is through weight training. Weight training helps build muscle which in turn increases your bodies metabolism. A faster metabolism causes your body to burn more calories 24 hours a day. To maintain an everlasting and efficient metabolism, weight training is the way to accomplish this feat.]]></description>
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<title>How To Strengthen Your Back, Try The Seated Cable Row</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:00:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to building a stronger back as we age, there are certain exercises that are more beneficial then others. Avoiding exposing yourself to further injury must be considered and the seated cable row is an exercise that reduces your exposure yet gets optimal results.]]></description>
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<title>Weight Training Exercises to Perform Following a Knee Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:49:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weight training after a knee replacement is a part of the exercise and rehabilitation program. Of course when you start the weight training after surgery will depend on how acute the surgery is and, how much pain or swelling that is involved. Weight training is paramount in getting your knee and entire body back in top physical condition.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stretch Out Your Knees Before You Exercise</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:42:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Avoiding knee injuries prior to exercise or entering some other physical event is vitally important. The knee joint itself not only needs to be properly lubricated with our synovial fluid which the joint produces naturally itself but, also the surrounding soft tissue also needs to be brought up to the proper temperature and flexibility.]]></description>
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<title>Conditioning Exercises That Will Help Improve Your Physical Endurance</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:45:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting yourself in shape physically involves many different types of exercises and drills. The types of exercises will be determined by your age, prior injuries or, other medical issues. As we age not only do we begin to lose muscular strength but, our physical endurance also begins to slowly decline.]]></description>
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<title>The Proper Rehab For a Broken Ankle</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:44:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Suffering a broken ankle can have its long term effects if not cared for properly. From the time your ankle is set and repaired surgically if need be by your orthopedic surgeon and, the physical rehabilitation you receive and the quality, can determine not only the short term but long term effects of your mobility.]]></description>
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<title>How to Keep Up With Your Physical Therapy At Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:44:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depending on where you are receiving your physical therapy will often dictate how well you can keep up with the designated program. In the hospital or rehabilitation center your physical therapy schedule is basically controlled by the staff however, when you get home well, that can be another matter.]]></description>
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<title>The Proper Rehab For a Twisted Knee</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:33:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting the proper rehabilitation for a twisted knee can be a little confusing at times and will depend on the source of the information. Generally however there are several important steps you want to take to help the healing process and to avoid further injury.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement With Cement Fixation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:33:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When preparing for your knee replacement, your age and overall physical condition will strongly be considered in determining whether your knee components will be secured with methyl methacrylate cement. It is a good idea before you leave the orthopedic surgeons office to make sure you understand the surgical procedure in whether your new knee components will be secured with cement or will they be un-cemented.]]></description>
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<title>Ways to Strengthen Your Knees</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:19:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are multiple ways to strengthen your knees. There are also many circumstances involved on how to do it including age, weight, and types of activities you participate in just to name a few. In this article lets concentrate on the adult knee who is either having pain associated with standing or is having a difficult time walking because of knee pain and weakness.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement Surgery With An Un-Cemented Prosthesis</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:10:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having your knee replaced with an un-cemented prosthesis is generally well suited for younger patients. It has it advantages and dis-advantages however. This choice will also be considered by your orthopedic surgeon whether to go with an un-cemented or cemented prosthesis.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement Infections Part Two</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:24:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Though infection after a joint replacement is very low, continual vigilance to maintain a clean germ free environment from the surgical suite to years after the actual replacement must be maintained. Your overall physical condition and health will be important to monitor and maintain to keep the incidence of infection low to non-existent.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement Infections Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:57:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Infection after a knee replacement is possible but seldom presents a problem. The percentage of replacements that are affected generally runs in the 1-3 percent range depending on who you talk to or what research you have read.]]></description>
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<title>How to Live Life Strong, Independent and Free</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:32:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Living your life strong, independent, and free as you age is something we all aspire to accomplish. However, many older adults today and in past generations are not taking the initiative to be sure that it comes to pass. Working on the healthcare plan of " I will just take my chances" is a plan doomed to fail. If you plan on living your life as you age on your terms, you must take an inventory of your diet and exercise programs along with, your mental health.]]></description>
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<title>Nursing Homes - How to Keep Yourself Out of One</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:26:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are numerous ways to keep ourselves healthy and vibrant as we age. The internet is full of articles and people claiming to have the cure for everything. There are also many like myself, that promote physical exercise and, dispense information on how to best accomplish it. Working in the field of physical therapy now since 1995, I have seen what the lack of physical exercise will do to the human body. Our bodies were designed to work. And that is just not any kind of work. Strength training by pushing iron to build strong bodies is just one part you can do to be sure you live life under your terms and not someone elses.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use the Leg Press After a Knee Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:14:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After you have a knee replaced many people get concerned about what they can and cannot do physically. The orthopedic surgeon also in most cases will try and scare you to death concerning the replacement and re-injuring the knee if you are not careful. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Manipulate Your Metabolism</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3548208</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3548208</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:34:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The days of eating three square meals a day has a history that goes back to the farmers method. That is how they were taught to eat while working the farm back in the day. In today's world, most older Americans still follow those rules which if you want to lose weight and look and feel better as you age, you may want to strongly consider scraping that program.]]></description>
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<title>Weight Training After 50 and Workout Durations</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3482781</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3482781</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:25:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The old saying of quality over quantity can be used in numerous areas when it comes to life or certain activities. Never is it more important then in the weight room during a strength training session. When you are younger you can get away with pounding the weights for an hour or two and think nothing of it. However, by the time you turn 50 your body is not as resilient as it once was. Shorter workouts are in order. ]]></description>
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<title>Orthopedic Surgeons, How to Find a Good One</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3455198</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:31:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding an orthopedic surgeon today in most major cities is not difficult. There are generally a large number of them to choose from. Many orthopedic surgeons today will have one area or niche that they will specialize in. For instance, some will work on backs only while others will do hip or knee replacements only. When choosing the surgeon you want to perform your surgery there are many resources out there to do your homework with. ]]></description>
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<title>Ruptured Bicep Tendon and Working Out in the Gym</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3443705</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3443705</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:28:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After rupturing the long head of my bicep tendon, I have found that there are some limitations that effect my choice of exercises that I can do without having the shoulder shut down. One of the exercises that have given me the most difficult time is the incline bench press. I found that the incline bench press using free weight causes the shoulder to shut down without warning. However, using a smith machine where the weight is balanced, is more preferable. For safety reasons I have gone to the smith machine now when working the chest in both the incline position and with regular bench presses.]]></description>
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<title>How to Be Proactive Instead of Reactive With Your Health After 50</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3414914</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3414914</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:38:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Becoming proactive with your health today is something that everyone can agree with is the smart thing to do. Previous generations really did not take heed to the prevention mindset and today it is costing the elderly their independence and dignity in some cases. There are several ways you can be proactive in your own healthcare that will pay dividends later on in your life. Living your life to the fullest and keeping your health care costs down will be vital to everyone who wishes to live a life of independence and freedom in their retirement years.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Mass and Strength in the Thighs After a Knee Replacement</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3410200</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3410200</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:38:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you have undergone a knee replacement it is time to get back the strength you lost in your leg due to the pain and lack of exercise you avoided. Prior to surgery you will have lost strength in the quadriceps which will have to be brought back with rehabilitation and resistance training. If you are 75 and now pain free your concern will not be building super strong legs again or getting the mass back in the muscle. However, if your are a younger adult like myself who is still actively involved in bodybuilding, you are not ready to throw in the towel yet. You can still train your legs after surgery, you just have to modify your weight training program.]]></description>
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<title>How to Keep Exercise and Strength Training Simple For Older Adults</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3404213</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3404213</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:36:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Strength training for older adults and preparing for a healthier lifestyle as we age is more important then ever. In todays world of technology and the media chasing the latest fads in fitness and healthcare issues, strength training today really is no different then it was decades ago. It really comes down to working large muscle groups with a progressive overload to get the best results. By keeping the large muscle groups strong, older adults can assure themselves a stronger, more vibrant life ahead.]]></description>
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<title>Losing Weight - Healthcare Planning After 50</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3397355</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3397355</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:34:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning for your healthcare and its needs can be daunting. After all, none of us can with certainty plan precisely how healthy we will be or if some sort of devastating illness will strike us. We can however play a huge role and increase the odds in our favor that we will live a life free of many health problems by dropping excess weight from your body. Being overweight is the biggest contributor to many of the health care problems you will face after 50.]]></description>
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<title>How to Defeat the War on Prescription Drugs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3380896</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3380896</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:26:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here in the United States we are considered one of the most medicated countries today. That really is no secret, most people that have kept up with the events in medicine today understand that the drug companies run the medical system and play a big part in the care that we receive. To stay out of the prescription craze and on to the road to possible financial ruin as you get older you can prevent this by taking a proactive approach in your physical fitness.]]></description>
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<title>Building a Stronger Body After 50, What You Should Consume First Thing in the Morning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3380826</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3380826</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:18:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you first get up in the morning, your body is craving nutrition. It has gone all night without eating or drinking and, the stress hormone cortisol is running through your body looking to feed off the hard earned muscle you have left. To stop this negative process and to get a positive outcome going you want to consume some protein and carbohydrate to start the anabolic machine going again.]]></description>
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<title>How to Stop Falling, it Starts in the Mind</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3377834</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3377834</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:03:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Falling by the elderly either in their homes or out in public, has many causes. It can be difficult to pinpoint one theme that will stand out in all falls. The causes can be anything from poor eyesight, over medicated from prescription drugs or, the biggest problem I see in many older adults is lack of self confidence after having a previous fall.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Fat Burner Out There, Your Muscles</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3360921</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3360921</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:26:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the infomercials and false advertisements about quick ways to loose weight you would like to think that society has wised up to these false promises. Our society today is heavier then ever. If we all will just remember that there is no quick way to loose weight that is considered healthy and permanent. The fact is weight loss is rather easy, it is done by building muscle. Now there are other areas to consider also like diet for one but, as you age it will be the muscle you develop that will make you a fat burning machine.]]></description>
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<title>Sarcopenia After 50, Exercising Your Right to Physical Independence</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3348510</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3348510</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:50:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sarcopenia which is the medical term for muscle wasting or atrophy, is the biggest problem I run into when working with older adults in the community. Working with older adults who have lost their physical independence or, are on the verge of it have found that taking it easy with life has turned on them and now life is hard on them physically. Resistance training for the entire body is what every individual should incorporate into their daily lives. If you plan on having your physical independence in your latter years, investing in a aggressive strength training program would be a wise choice while you can.]]></description>
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<title>Can I Kneel on My Knee Replacement?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3348676</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3348676</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:10:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After working with total knee replacement patients for close to 15 years now, I get this question asked quite often. Many patients I see in the home health setting like to work in their yards here in southwest Florida. Some of their work will entail getting down on their knees. No doubt before the surgery, they may have used other means to work in the yards by sitting on a stool for instance due to the pain and weakness in the leg. ]]></description>
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<title>Muscle Wasting - Three Nutritional Tips on How to Prevent It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3333015</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3333015</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The wasting or reduction in muscle that we have is a big problem not only for the older adult but, also for the natural bodybuilder. Neither can afford to loose one once of muscle. Muscle is what keeps us moving along with the fact it is a calorie burning machine. When we are low on protein by not getting enough in our diet for instance, our bodies then will resort to stripping it out of the muscle. There are three ideas you can implement into your diet strategies to slow down or negate this process.]]></description>
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<title>Bodybuilding - Living the Lifestyle of a Bodybuilder After 50</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3338869</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3338869</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:45:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Living the lifestyle of a bodybuilder does not mean you have to get up on stage and flex your muscles to show your wares. Living a bodybuilding lifestyle is about exceeding all mental limitations. It's about exceeding all your preconceived physical limitations and, living a life more disciplined. Never is it more important to live a healthier, more disciplined life after 50 then it is today.]]></description>
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<title>Broken Femur, Three Tips on Getting Your Leg Strong Again</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3332499</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3332499</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:59:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After breaking my femur in nine locations from a motorcycle accident many years ago, and not getting any physical therapy during my recovery there are three exercises I would recommend you do to avoid making some of the mistakes I made do to lack of information. After breaking your femur getting the leg strength back and the surrounding muscles will be important to have a good walking pattern and, functional leg strength.]]></description>
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<title>Fractured Femur - Three Exercises to Start Your Recovery</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3332273</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3332273</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:10:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A fracture of the femur will respond like all other fractures if the initial response to repair it was correct and timely. The femur being a heavy bone designed to support your bodyweight will need the time to heal properly and the proper exercise to assist the body in lying down new bone growth during the healing phase. If surgery was required and in many cases it is due to the trauma to other soft tissue around it, you will start on three basic exercises that will start your road to recovery.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement Rehabilitation and the Mind</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3308948</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3308948</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:37:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before having your knee replaced there are a number of things at home you want to take care before the surgery. However, one of the most important items you want to be sure you have ready is your mind. You see, mental preperation though never discussed is important in getting the most out of your rehabilitation experience. Your attitude, determination and most importantly your degree of patience, will be paramount in overcoming the obstacles you may face during the rehabilitation and overall healing process.]]></description>
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<title>Total Knee Replacement, How to Know When the Exercise is Too Much</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3308755</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3308755</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:36:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Going through the knee surgery was the easy part, the rehabilitation will be more difficult. It will take time, perseverance and, listening to your body to get the best possible results. Not evaluating your exercise protocol and, getting in touch how your body is responding after exercise will make the physical therapy process much more difficult then it has to be.]]></description>
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<title>Exercise With Dumbbells - Three Benefits to Consider</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3304860</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3304860</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:45:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dumbbells have many advantages that barbells do not. Though both are productive as far as equipment is concerned, dumbbells have three distinct advantages that barbells do not have. Dumbbells are easy on space requirements, You are able to build strength and develop muscle unilaterally and, you can work the involved body part through a complete range of motion.]]></description>
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<title>Financial Wealth After 50 Starts With Your Physical Health</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3300640</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3300640</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:45:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All of us over 50 have been scrambling to get our financial houses in order. After getting clipped by the " Great Recession" we all have seen our net worth go down. The planning and preparation to get back lost ground is grueling at times. However, how many of us in all the planning have taken the time to think out and start a physical exercise program, to assure we do not loose every penny we have to chronic disease after 50?]]></description>
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<title>Osteoporosis, Three Tips on How to Slow it Down Or Avoid it</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3308465</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3308465</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:33:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Osteoporosis is a silent, insidious problem that plaques our bodies as we age. Though the development of osteoporosis does not take place overnight, it really starts its destruction of our skeletal tissue early on. By following three basic but simple guidelines, you can be pro-active in doing your part to fight this silent skeletal thief.]]></description>
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<title>Low Back Pain - Three Tips on How to Avoid It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3305164</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3305164</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:33:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having Low back pain slows down your life and hinders every movement you make. Back pain unless caused by some sort of a traumatic injury can easily be avoided. There are three simple tips everyone can follow to assure you do not become a chronic back pain casualty. If they are followed and put into practice, you can keep your back strong, pain free, and improve your posture while you are at it.]]></description>
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<title>How to Use Cold Therapy on the Knee</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3296856</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3296856</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using Cold therapy for either a knee injury or a full knee replacement is one of the best methods used in rehabilitation today to keep your pain and inflammation to a minimum. Though cold therapy is an excellent choice, there is a correct way and a wrong way that you find is being used in rehabilitation today. ]]></description>
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<title>Life After 50 - Defeating Our Physical Limitations</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3283229</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3283229</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:04:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Life after 50 can be exciting for some and downright depressing for others. The factor that will determine our ability to cope with getting older and confronting our mortality will be our physical and mental condition. We as humans have been pre-programmed from previous experiences throughout our lives. Trying to break poor eating habits or lack of exercise does not come easy. If we would come to the point in our lives where we will not be pushed around anymore by our habits but, take charge of our lives we will find the rainbow we desire with patience and persistence.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Protein After 50 For a Stronger, Leaner Body</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3269982</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3269982</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:02:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is no secret that most older adults are not getting the right types of nutrition to maintain a leaner, stronger more powerful body as we age. Most adults are still under the mindset that muscle cannot be maintained no less built as we get older. Without the right amount of lean muscle mass on your body after 50, you fall prey to excessive weight gain, typeII diabetes, and just a large host of chronic illnesses. By not taking in the right types and the right amount of protein it is difficult for your body to maintain the muscle mass it has. By eating clean proteins like chicken, fish and turkey breast for instance, you have a better chance of hanging on to what you have if you feed your muscles correctly.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement Rehabilitation - The Partial Mini Squat</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3269571</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3269571</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:02:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you get a knee replaced you then start your journey into the world of rehabilitation. It will be the rehabilitation that will either make your efforts successful or not. There is one exercise that I give all my clients after week number three that begins to slowly get them off the walker onto a cane. That exercise is the partial mini squat.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build a Strong Pair of Calves After a Knee Replacement</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3266441</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3266441</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:59:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to building strength again in your leg or legs after a knee replacement, You have a big job ahead of you. If you want the prosthesis to operate and function like it was built to do, you have to get the surrounding muscles of the knee back in shape. One group of muscles that get neglected whether just getting back into shape or you are a serious weightlifter is the calf muscles. Though calf muscle development can be heavily influenced by genetics, working the muscle properly with an assortment of resistance and rep schemes is the key to development and a stronger set of calves.]]></description>
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<title>Testosterone - Three Tips on How to Increase Your Bodies Production of it</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3287642</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3287642</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:37:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Testosterone is a part of the fountain of youth. A hormone we possess when we are younger, for most of us 50 or older, its a hormone like most that has been on the decline for years. There are natural ways to keep your testosterone levels high without falling for pills and other infomercial fads out there today. Proper diet and resistance training are the keys. To look better, feel better, and to sleep better, you want to kickstart your testosterone levels back up again as soon as possible. Your body is already equipped to produce the hormone, you just need to supply the effort.]]></description>
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<title>Mindpower - The Key to Your Fitness and Rehabilitation Success</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3280893</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3280893</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whenever you are either rehabilitating from a surgery or working on building a stronger, leaner body you will would be better served by including the mental powers you possess to reach those goals much faster.
By using the mental power that each one of us has, you can create and assure yourself of a successful outcome.]]></description>
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<title>The VMO - Three Tips on How to Strengthen it After a Knee Replacement</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3269433</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3269433</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The VMO aka The Vastus Medialis Oblique is locate on the inside or medial portion of the knee. Its importance in your total rehabilitation program should not be over looked. Its main function is to keep your patella or knee cap stabilized and, tracking properly. It also helps with the final lock out of the leg during a knee extension in the final five to ten degrees of motion. There are three exercises for the VMO that I use with my clients to strengthen the muscle which have brought great results.]]></description>
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<title>Bodybuilding and Strength Training With a Knee Replacement</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3265743</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3265743</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:38:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you have a knee replacement done, you are given a number of activities you are asked to refrain from now. More importantly what is considered high impact activities like running, playing basketball, football, and softball are examples of activities that are no longer recommended. One activity however that is not on that list is bodybuilding or strength training.]]></description>
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<title>How to Protect Your Knee to Avoid Arthritic Conditions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3253794</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3253794</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:39:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As we age many people believe that arthritic conditions are just a part of life. This not necessarily true. If you take the precautions early, and follow preventative measures like diet and exercise you can hold off the effects of arthritis especially in the major weight bearing joint like your knees. Arthritic conditions of the knees in the United states are at an all time high. Osteoarthritis being the number one cause of knee pain can be stopped with simple exercise and body weight control.]]></description>
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<title>Three Common Mistakes Made by Older Adults in the Gym</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3229665</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3229665</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:31:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As older adults which in this case is 50 and older, those of us that are still actively working out like to push the envelope from time to time. Trying to keep up with 20 somethings is not for you. For those of you however that are just starting out in the gym, there are three big areas you want to be concerned about if you plan on making exercise a part of your new lifestyle. The three areas you want to avoid are over working a muscle group, using to heavy a weight and, not using basic compound exercises.]]></description>
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<title>How to Live a Bodybuilding Lifestyle After 50 and Succeed</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3229829</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3229829</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:55:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After 50 there comes a time were we go through some sort of an awakening regarding our health. We come to the conclusion that if we do not take better care of ourselves now that we could end up in physical and financial ruin and end up living a life we did not want to experience. ]]></description>
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<title>Visualization, Your Key to a Successful Fitness and Rehabilitation Outcome</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3229058</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/3229058</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The art of visualizing your success whether it is in the gym or at home during physical rehabilitation, can determine how successful your outcomes are. The amount of time it takes to get back to your previous level of physical performance is within our minds eye. Visualization is something everyone of us has been given as a gift to enjoy and to employ if we would only use it.]]></description>
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<title>Total Joint Replacement, the Start of a New Beginning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2987341</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2987341</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:14:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you get your knee or hip replaced, the feeling that you have regained your life back and the quality as well can be liberating. Once you have been given the clearance by your surgeon, you can then go about doing those things you enjoyed in the past along with looking for ways to improve your physical and mental conditioning with this new rebirth. Freedom from the chronic pain that has haunted you in the past no longer exists and, life as we know it takes on a whole new meaning. The fear of surgery has and will cripple dreams and prevent you finishing life in the winners circle.]]></description>
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<title>Total Joint Replacement - Airline Travel Without a Joint ID Card</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2984250</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2984250</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:26:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flying these days with all the security that is required can be time consuming and a down right inconvenience. These measures have to be taken however for everyone's safety. The question about having a knee or hip replacement ID card generally comes up in conversation with my patients. I have found after flying all over the world no one has asked me one time to produce an ID card that clearly states that I have had a joint replaced.]]></description>
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<title>Total Joint Replacement, Three Tips to Mentally Prepare Yourself</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2967123</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2967123</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:47:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a joint replaced after months or years of chronic pain is very enlightening. It is not long after the surgery and you finally get home that you begin to go through several phases of mental rehabilitation. ]]></description>
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<title>Fall Prevention - Why Older Adults Should Squat</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:50:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have all heard by now what the price tag is in the United States when it comes to falls in our society. The medical system will continue to be burdened with the large influx of injuries due to falls as our society ages and, most older adults that do not exercise continue to see their leg strength regress. Though there are roughly a dozen reasons why someones standing balance may be compromised when walking, a large number of cases could be prevented if caught in time by building a stronger pair of legs. There is one exercise that you should do that will strengthen your legs and build a strong foundation and that is the full body squat.]]></description>
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<title>Total Knee Replacement, Three Tips on How to Develop Speed and Quickness in the Knee After Surgery</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:33:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After having a knee replaced, just the fact that the pain has been resolved can be satisfying enough for most people. After all, most people in the past have been well into their 70s and 80s when the knee was replaced. Today, Joint replacement is seen in younger adults for a variety of reasons. Having a knee replaced does not mean that is the end of the life you once knew. It can be the beginning of a whole new world for you. Being younger, you want a knee that will hold up in the day to day rigors of life. Developing sufficient speed and coordination after surgery will assure you of a joint replacement that will feel more like your own knee and provide you many years of successful wear.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement, One Good Idea to Avoid Chronic Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:07:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you have a knee replaced, the difficult work has just begun. You  have however complete control just how difficult the rehabilitation and recovery will be by controlling your pain. Besides taking your pain medication and using ice as recommended along with elevation, one of the best ideas you can institute into your recovery is to take some time off with your exercises. Taking a complete day off will not harm you if you do not of course abuse it.]]></description>
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<title>Knee Replacement Failure, Avoiding Muscle Imbalance</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:29:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After receiving a knee replacement, there are several key aspects to the rehabilitation process that need your full attention. One of the biggest areas that can hinder your long term recovery is muscle imbalance. Your main goal after getting the replacement is to get the affected knee and leg as strong as possible after surgery so that muscles around the knee are doing the job of supporting the new prosthesis. Just because you are considerd older does not mean you can sit back and take it easy. You want to get involved in a structured exercise program that will work the thighs, your hamstrings, and the calf muscle. As more  younger adults are having this procedure done, it is vital that you build strength around the knee so that you get the most out of the replacement and longer durability.]]></description>
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<title>Breakfast in America, Three Foods to Consume After 50 For a Stronger, Healthier Body</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you turn the age of 50 you really want to begin to look closely at what you are consuming for your breakfast. By not eating a good nutritious breakfast, you are cheating yourself out of a great renewed energy source and, you also do not help your cause at all in maintaining muscle and loosing fat. By not eating as some older adults do thinking they need to watch their calorie intake, you end up slowing your bodies metabolism down and the fat burning process slows down to a crawl.]]></description>
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<title>The Best and Worst Ideas For Exercise After 50</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:04:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the tremendous amount of information that is poured out to the general public from so called fitness gurus and hucksters, it leaves those of us that are not fully educated in the world of fitness and exercise to go down the road of frustration and failure. If you are over 50 and have been to your doctor lately, more then likely they have advised you to get involved in some sort of exercise program to improve your health. Getting started with the right information will assure your success when it comes to results and avoiding injury. Following is information regarding one of the best ideas and worst ideas I find in fitness today with older adults in my age group 50+.]]></description>
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<title>Total Joint Replacement - Start Your Day Off the Right Way</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:56:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you get up after a descent nights sleep you want to be ready to tackle the new day after your surgery. After surgery you will find the knee replacement will be more temperamental then the hip.]]></description>
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<title>Fitness After 50 - The Best Healthcare Plan in the World</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:54:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best healthcare plan right now known to mankind is called activity along with a disciplined physical fitness program which incorporates a strength training program and the right nutritional practices. Sure, all the exercise and eating the right foods does not make you bulletproof however, you can have a cleaner, more efficient running machine known as the human body with the right care though.]]></description>
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<title>Healthcare in America, Take a Look at the Healthcare Professional</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:14:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In America, we are constantly being told about what we can do to improve our health and, that we must work on prevention to assure that we are doing the things needed to reamin healthy. Meanwhile the individuals given the messages to the general population which include doctors and nurses appear to be some of the most deconditioned people out there. Now, this is not always the case but, for the most part the health care profession is not giving the general public a very good example of what taking care of themselves means. To be effective we as healthcare professionals have to practice what we are preaching to the masses.]]></description>
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<title>Weight Training After 50 - Three Exercises to Build the Strongest Body Possible</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:02:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you reach the age of 50, unless you have maintained an active lifestyle that included strength training and some sort of cardiovascular component, you have seen changes in your bodies strength and appearance. Reaching the age of 50 does not mean you cannot make gains in strength and stamina, in fact, you can feel better at 50 then you did at 30 with the right type of exercise program. Listed are three power building exercises that are safe to do after 50 once you have been given medical clearance by your doctor.]]></description>
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<title>How to Master the Art of Self Reliance After 50</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:10:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you turn 50 the need to build self reliance becomes a major factor whether you will succeed later in life or not. Depending on someone or something else to to what you should be doing is like playing the lottery. To build self reliance there are several things you can do to prepare yourself for the future that lies ahead after the age of 50.]]></description>
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<title>Total Knee Replacement - Three Mistakes to Avoid During Rehabilitation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:29:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working in the field of physical therapy now for over 14 years with total joint replacements, I have witnessed several common mistakes that patients will make in their haste to get back to full recovery. I would like to share with you three common mistakes that I witness day in and day out with patients after knee surgery.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build a Strong Back by Deadlifting After 50</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:27:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The deadlift has been called the king of exercises. It is an exercise that not only only works your low back but also stimulates and strengthens virtually every muscle in the body. It is an exercise that is used primarily for powerlifting competitions however, many older adults could greatly benefit by using it in their exercise routine. It builds a tremendous amount of strength in the low back along with developing strength and development along all the extensor muscles located in the back.]]></description>
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<title>Three Exercises to Improve Your Balance After a  Knee Replacement</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After having a knee replacement getting your leg strength and knee movement functional again will take hard work and perseverance. Getting your balance back will be a skill that takes not only proper leg strength and functional range of motion in the knee but, getting what is called your proprioception back around the knee. You can start developing your balance by following three simple exercises at home.]]></description>
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