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Should you Lose Weight Before Joint Surgery?

Are you a candidate for joint surgery, especially hip or knee replacement? Losing excess weight before joint surgery is often advisable, especially when you’re looking into knee replacement. Here are three reasons why. Excess weight can mean underlying health conditions If you are very overweight or obese, your medical team may have reservations about doing …

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Avoid Joint Injuries By Beginning and Ending Your Workouts Correctly

Your body is like a machine, and it requires ramping up and down during intense activity.   Warming Up Just like you wouldn’t turn your car on and immediately go pedal to metal, a proper warm-up gets your body ready for exercise or athletic activities, which can prevent muscle strains, pain, and joint injuries. Loosen …

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