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A physical therapist says weakness in this one muscle could be contributing to knee and back pain and there’s a simple way to check

Many people assume that knee pain is caused by weakness in the knee joint, but that’s not always the case. Often, the real culprit is a weak supporting muscle elsewhere in the body. According to ...
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Strong glutes, healthy body: Why your backside matters more than you think

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a mind-body coach in professional sports, and the author of “Practical Solutions for ...
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Trainer Shares 3 Fitness Tests Every Man Over 40 Should Try to Expose Weak Muscles

Trainer Shares 3 Fitness Tests Every Man Over 40 Should Try to Expose Weak Muscles originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Is your workout improving your body? We're not just talking about your biceps ...
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Expert explains why a weak core could be holding you back on the running track

I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a higher risk of low back pain. The post Expert explains why a weak core could ...
The Conversation

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Jalees Rehman receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Tumors can destroy the blood vessels of muscles even when the muscles are nowhere close to the tumor. That is the key finding of ...