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Fireworks Safety

Breaking out fireworks and sparklers is a July 4th tradition for many families. Unfortunately, these festive additions cause thousands of injuries a year -- many involving kids. Learn why your loved ones should avoid playing with fireworks -- and why a public fireworks display is your best bet this and every Independence Day.

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Ankle Rehabilitation

Thursday July 03, 2008
Each year, approximately 2 million patients are treated for ankle injuries. Ankle sprains comprise one of the most common injuries of the ankle. Learn more about the ankle and how to rehab it. Ankle Anatomy Ankle Injuries Ankle Rehabilitation ...

Long Weekend = Yoga With the Kids

Thursday July 03, 2008
Stateside, we are headed into a long holiday weekend. If you're looking to fill the hours before the kids head back to camp, how about a little parent child yoga session? Though I used to look at my time on the mat as "me time," I quickly discovered my daughter...

Happy Virtual 4th of July!

Thursday July 03, 2008
When my grandmother was alive, the 4th of July was one of my favorite holidays. As we sat on the front lawn eating savory barbecue and home-made potato salad, we could hardly wait for darkness to settle in so we could watch the annual fireworks show that was put on...

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