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Prevent boredom, injury during physical activity
Have you ever started a new fitness journey only to be plagued by boredom or new aches and pains? Get tips for avoiding boredom and injury with physical activity.
5 ways to build strong bones as you age
After age 30, you start to lose bone mass. Get 5 tips to build stronger bones and combat that loss.
Proper posture is important for good health
Lying, sitting, standing and walking with poor posture can put major strain on your body. These suggestions will help improve your posture.
Get the facts about knee pain
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of Americans of all ages, and the location and severity varies with each person. Get the facts on common causes and solutions.
Q&A: Falls and fall prevention
Falls can happen to anyone. But the older we get, the more brittle our bones can become. Read a Q&A about falls and how to prevent them.
Video visits help therapy patients recover at home
Patients recovering from stroke and orthopedic surgery, and children experiencing speech difficulties are among the growing number of patients now using video visits. Discover the benefits of rehab therapy video visits.
Cross-country care coordination brings Jim Hauck home after accident
Find out how Mayo Post Acute Care helped Jim return home after he sustained serious injuries from an accident in Nevada.
On the hunt to end pain, Bill Miller finds relief through surgery
Bill Miller doesn't like to spend his time just sitting around. That's why he sought care when pain started to interfere with the activities he loves to do. Now he is back at it and inspiring his care team.
Nurse-to-be becomes patient, learns lessons on caring
Sustaining an injury is bad enough, but stress increases if it's combined with a new career, moving and health insurance change. Allie Harmatys' care team gave her peace of mind by quickly scheduling the tests and surgery she needed.
Hip replacements mean Mara Olson can walk pain-free again
Mara Olson says she feels no pain and could walk all day after her hip replacement surgeries. That's the exact result her surgeon and her two dogs wanted for her.
Sidelined by injury, basketball standout returns to hometown for treatment
Katie Stone never had an injury in all her years as a competitive athlete. But that changed when she tore her ACL during an alumni basketball game.
Joint replacement: Not your grandfather’s surgery
You might be nervous about having joint replacement surgery, but new techniques have made recovery easier and less painful. Most importantly, it can be life-changing if you've been living with chronic pain. Get the details about these common, safe procedures.