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Avoiding and Treating Injuries as You Age

Many of us encounter physical injuries as we grow older. This series explores how we avoid injury and if it does occur, how do we treat it?

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6 Tips to Prevent the Risk of Injuring Your Body As You Age

Millions of people go to the hospital each year for musculoskeletal injuries, so how can you lower your risk of getting hurt?
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How to Protect Your Body From Injury From Head to Toe

What you can do to stay healthy and hopefully, injury-free from your shoulder to your ankle
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Self-Care Tips for Managing Joint Aches and Pain

From top to bottom, here are strategies from experts and Next Avenue readers to reduce discomfort
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Tips for Planning Orthopedic Surgery

If your doctor is recommending orthopedic surgery, here's what Next Avenue readers suggest to plan ahead and improve your post-op recovery
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What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor Before Orthopedic Surgery?

Here are several questions to help you prepare for your upcoming procedure
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How to Recover Well From Orthopedic Surgery

7 smart tips to get back to your former self after the surgery
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