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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for Stretch
  1. Sprains and Strains (National Library of Medicine)  
    A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. ...
  2. Exercise and Physical Fitness (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... exercises like standing on one leg. Flexibility exercises stretch your muscles and can help your body stay limber. Yoga and doing various stretches can make you more flexible. Fitting regular exercise ...
  3. Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... TV. Lift hand weights, do some gentle yoga stretches, or pedal an exercise bike. Instead of using ... expensive equipment such as yoga balls, exercise mats, stretch bands, and hand weights can help you get ...
  4. Muscle Cramps (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be prevented? To prevent muscle cramps, you can: Stretch your muscles, especially before exercising. If you often get leg cramps at night, stretch your leg muscles before bed. Drink plenty of ...
  5. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...
  6. Ankle Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support ...
  7. Brachial Plexus Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... shoulders become stuck during delivery and the nerves stretch or tear. Some brachial plexus injuries may heal ...
  8. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... help. Take work breaks and vary your tasks. Stretch and exercise your hands and wrists. Organize your ...
  9. Concussion (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... changes in your brain. Sometimes it can also stretch and damage your brain cells. Sometimes people call ...
  10. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or plane trip, take a break, walk or stretch your legs and drink plenty of liquids.
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