Cultivating Comfort: Preventing Pain in Gardening

Cultivating Comfort: Preventing Pain in Gardening

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Published on: 08/09/2025

Gardening and yard work are not only fulfilling hobbies but also excellent forms of physical activity. However, the repetitive motions and prolonged postures involved can lead to discomfort or injury, particularly in the lower back and knees.

Shop Strong: Carrying Groceries Without the Pain, City Life

Shop Strong: Carrying Groceries Without the Pain, City Life

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Published on: 02/09/2025

Whether you’re a young adult bustling through busy supermarket aisles, a parent juggling multiple grocery trips for your family, or a senior who simply loves the experience of shopping, carrying groceries can impose significant physical demands

Swing Strong: Injury Prevention and Wellness in Iowa Golf

Swing Strong: Injury Prevention and Wellness in Iowa Golf

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Published on: 25/08/2025

While golf is often perceived as a low-impact sport, it demands significant physical exertion, making injury prevention and wellness essential for players at all levels.​

Pitch Perfect Protection

Pitch Perfect Protection

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Published on: 19/08/2025

High school baseball in Iowa is more than a sport; it’s a summer tradition that unites families and communities in packed stadiums. Iowa remains the only state to play sanctioned high school baseball in the summer.

Iowa College Diving Season: Hawkeyes, Competitions, and Athlete Wellness

Iowa College Diving Season: Hawkeyes, Competitions, and Athlete Wellness

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Published on: 11/08/2025

College divers endure grueling training – often waking early for long pool sessions and dry-land practice each day. They must perfect complex flips, twists, and entries over and over, which is both physically and mentally taxing.

Taylor Fritz’s Rapid Recovery: A Testament to Determination and Science

Taylor Fritz’s Rapid Recovery: A Testament to Determination and Science

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Published on: 04/08/2025

For Taylor Fritz, a pivotal moment came during the 2021 French Open. On match point in his second-round game, he felt a pop in his right knee and was unable to walk off the court. New Blog Post Description