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Manual Physical Therapy
Manual Physical Therapy
Manual Physical Therapy
Manual Physical Therapy
Manual Physical Therapy

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Manual Physical Therapy Defined

a subset of orthopaedic physical therapy that recognizes the benefits of appropriately applied massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release, and other hands-on techniques in the restoration of optimal biomechanics.

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Bending to knee pain

Published October 5, 2008, 3:18 am, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

The prognosis for people with knee osteoarthritis isn’t as bleak as it might seem in the wake of a study finding that arthroscopic surgery, once hailed as promising, might not be the best option. Photo caption: Some stretches can increase joint flexibility. Photo by Los Angeles Times photos

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How to help aging knees

Published October 4, 2008, 11:47 pm, The News & Observer

The prognosis for people with knee osteoarthritis isn't as bleak as it might seem in the wake of a study finding that arthroscopic surgery, once hailed as promising, might not be the best option.

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Surgery not sure trick for knee problems

Published October 3, 2008, 11:21 pm, Santa Fe New Mexican

Photo: Al Seib/Los Angeles Times Electrical stimulation strengthens muscles to help the knee.

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Group Urges Depression Screening for Heart Patients

Published October 1, 2008, 1:01 pm, HealthDay via Yahoo! News

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) emphasizes the need to screen heart patients for depression.

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American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Heart Patients Should Be Screened, Treated For Depression

Published October 1, 2008, 3:08 am, Medical News Today

Heart patients should be screened for depression -- a common condition that can profoundly affect both prognosis and quality of life -- according to the American Heart Association's first scientific statement on depression and coronary heart disease. The statement was published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Form & Fitness Q & A

Published September 30, 2008, 10:29 pm, Cyclingnews

Got a question about fitness, training, recovery from injury or a related subject? Drop us a line at fitness@cyclingnews.com . Please include as much information about yourself as possible, including your age, sex, and type of racing or riding.

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Heart Patients Should be Screened and Treated for Depression, Says Heart Association

Published September 30, 2008, 10:21 am, Senior Journal

Sept. 30, 2008 - Heart patients should be screened for depression - a common condition that can profoundly affect both prognosis and quality of life - according to the American Heart Association's first scientific statement on depression and coronary heart disease.

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American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Heart Patients Should Be Screened, Treated for Depression

Published September 30, 2008, 8:27 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! News

Studies show that depression is about three times more common in patients following a heart attack than in the general community.

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