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Stretching and Flexibility | ||
| Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging | ||
| Provides practical advice on fitness for seniors; includes animated instructions for specific weight training exercises. ( http://www.nia.nih.gov/exercisebook ) | ||
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| Georgia State University: Flexibility | ||
| Provides information about the benefits of stretching and how to develop a safe and effective program; includes illustrations of stretches. ( http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/flexibility.html ) | ||
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| Physician and SportsMedicine | ||
| Provides articles on many topics relating to flexibility. ( http://www.physsportsmed.com/index.html ) | ||
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| Stretching and Flexibility | ||
| Provides information about the physiology of stretching and different types of stretching exercises. ( http://www.ifafitness.com/stretch/index.html ) | ||
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Low-Back Health | ||
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | ||
| Provides information about a variety of joint problems, including back, neck, and shoulder pain; includes tips and exercises for preventing back pain. ( http://orthoinfo.aaos.org ) | ||
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| CDC National Institute for Ocupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Ergonomics Page | ||
| Provides guidelines for workplace ergonomics. ( http://www.cuc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics ) | ||
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| CUErgo: Cornell University Ergonomics Web Site | ||
| Provides information about how to arrange a computer workstation to prevent back pain and repetitive strain injuries as well as other topics related to ergonomics. ( http://ergo.human.cornell.edu ) | ||
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| MedlinePlus Back Pain Tutorial | ||
| An interactive, illustrated tutorial of the causes and prevention of back pain. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/backpain.html ) | ||
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| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Back Pain Information Page | ||
| Provides basic information about back pain. ( http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/backpain_doc.htm ) | ||
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| National Safety Council: How to Lift and Carry Safely | ||
| Provides guidelines for safely lifting and carrying heavy loads. ( http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/backcare.htm ) | ||
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| Office Ergonomics Self-Help | ||
| Provides tips for good posture when working on a computer as well as sample stretching exercises. ( http://www.3m.com/cws/selfhelp/index.html ) | ||
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| Physician and SportsMedicine | ||
| Provides articles on many topics relating to low-back pain. ( http://www.physsportsmed.com/index.html ) | ||
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| Southern California Orthopedic Institute | ||
| Provides information about a variety of orthopedic problems, including back injuries; also has illustrations of spinal anatomy. ( http://www.scoi.com ) | ||
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| Spine-Health.Com | ||
| Provides information about anatomy of the back, causes of back problems, and prevention and treatment of low-back pain. ( http://www.spine-health.com/index.html ) | ||
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| UCLA Ergonomics | ||
| Provides practical information on ergonomics, helpful information on work techniques, equipment and injury prevention and exercises. ( http://www.ergonomics.ucla.edu/ ) | ||
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| WebMD: Health-E-Tools | ||
| Includes animated explanations of neck and back disorders in addition to many other fitness tools. ( http://my.webmd.com/health-e-tools/1719 ) | ||
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