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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 )
Physician and SportsMedicine
Provides articles on many topics relating to flexibility.
( http://www.physsportsmed.com/index.html )
Stretching and Flexibility
Provides information about the physiology of stretching and different types of stretching exercises.
( http://www.ifafitness.com/stretch/index.html )
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 )
CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Ergonomics Page
Provides guidelines for workplace ergonomics.
( http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics )
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 )
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 )
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Back Pain Information Page
Provides basic information about back pain.
( http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/backpain.htm )
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 )
Physician and SportsMedicine
Provides articles on many topics relating to low-back pain.
( http://www.physsportsmed.com/index.html )
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 )
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 )
UCLA Ergonomics
Provides practical information on ergonomics, helpful information on work techniques, equipment and injury prevention and exercises.
( http://www.ergonomics.ucla.edu/ )
WebMD: Health-E-Tools
Includes animated explanations of neck and back disorders in addition to many other fitness tools.
( http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/health_tools/back_pain/default.htm )







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