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Happy feet: these top tips will keep you on your toes. Magid, Jennifer Nov 1, 2009 1774
Stretching, the truth. Massenburg, Toby Brief article Oct 1, 2009 177
Stretch exercises increase tolerance to stretch in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a randomized controlled trial. Law, Roberta Y.W.; Harvey, Lisa A.; Nicholas, Michael K.; Tonkin, Lois; De Sousa, Maria; Finniss, Da Report Oct 1, 2009 7070
Warming up to warm-ups: what to do before your workout. Markarian, Margie Sep 1, 2009 1138
That's a stretch: flexibility exercises everyone should know: whether you're regularly at the gym or you can't remember the last time you could touch your toes, you will benefit from these easy-to-do stretching exercises. Wakefield, Dominique Mar 1, 2009 650
Loosen up! Physical therapist Grace Shen encourages us all to soothe our tight muscles with some simple stretching. Shen, Grace Feb 1, 2009 843
Pushing the limit: don't force it: overstetching can harm you. Peters, Jennifer Thompson Nov 1, 2008 785
Serial casting versus positioning for the treatment of elbow contractures in adults with traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. Dickson, Bridget Report Jul 1, 2008 985
Ask Doctor Cory. SerVaas, Cory Jul 1, 2008 727
Start now with simple steps to stave off running pain. May 1, 2008 725
Stay in the swing this spring. Rea, Kathleen L. Apr 28, 2008 991
When less is more: the case for shorter stretching durations. Masterson, Gerald; Herrington, Jesse; Muchow, Jason; Powell, Claire Apr 1, 2008 1199
People pretzels. Mitter, Kathryn Brief article Mar 1, 2008 91
Posture perfect. Glenwinkel, Tiffany Brief article Dec 1, 2007 206
Getting a leg up. Glenwinkel, Tiffany Brief article Nov 1, 2007 205
Stretch it out. Glenwinkel, Tiffany Brief article Oct 1, 2007 195
RFV it up: feeling fried? We've got super simple ways to get your oomph back-no Red Bull Needed! Wahlgren, Kara Oct 1, 2007 792
Variations on a theme: plantar stretch redux. Sep 1, 2007 388
Let's Go! Welcome to the 2007-2008 Get Up and Go! fitness program. Glenwinkel, Tiffany Brief article Sep 1, 2007 219
For relief, stretch the plantar fascia directly. Jun 1, 2007 473
The home stretch. Brief article Sep 1, 2006 103
Got flex? There's a new way to exercise, and it's muscling its way into a gym near you. Shah, Monica Nov 1, 2005 708
A hip tear means rest. Brief article Nov 1, 2005 326
Sciatic nerve pain redux. Scott, Rob Jul 1, 2005 501
Stretching: mechanisms and benefits for sport performance and injury prevention. Copeland, Janet Jul 1, 2005 700
The effects of a single session of press-ups on pain response and lumbar segmental extension in persons with "lumbar dysfunction syndrome". Beneck, G.J.; Kulig, K.; Powers, C.M.; Landel, R.F. Clinical report Mar 22, 2005 343
Stretching, with caveats. Nov 1, 2004 409
Passive versus active stretching of hip flexor muscles in subjects with limited hip extension: a randomized clinical trial. Wainner, Robert S. Sep 1, 2004 4876
Thai Yoga Bodywork: a doorway to yoga. Whitley, Evaa Jun 1, 2004 789
Stretching our thinking about stretching. Perle, Stephen M. May 1, 2004 969
Stretching for flexibility. SerVaas, Cory Brief Article Mar 1, 2004 294
A bit of a stretch. Mar 1, 2004 262
Getting spine-specific with stretching and strengthening. Yessis, Michael Mar 1, 2004 527
Stretching to stay in the game: picture a linebacker balancing on one leg, arms extended, like a ballet dancer. Sound silly? Hardly. Stretching, even for 200-pound football players, is one on the most important ways athletes stay injury-free and in the game. Globus, Sheila Feb 1, 2004 1148
Flexible perspectives on stretching. Mannie, Ken Dec 1, 2003 1389
Stretching the truth: it is no bargain! (General Training). O'connor, Dr. Bob Jan 1, 2003 2365
To stretch or not to stretch? (health beat). Mar 1, 2002 140
Toughen up your race warm-up. Brief Article Mar 1, 2002 113
Weight, not aging, may cause fatigue. (Fitness). Brief Article Feb 1, 2002 439
Stretch your pain away. Fuchs, Nan Kathryn Jan 1, 2002 1002
Effects of distally fixated versus nondistally fixated leg extensor resistance training on knee pain in the early period after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (Research Report). McAuliffe, Thomas B Statistical Data Included Jan 1, 2002 6472
Stretch for your health: Most people skip this part of their workout. But stretching is an important weapon in your battle to stay fit! Meyer, Roger Nov 1, 2001 1480
Effect of Superficial Heat, Deep Heat, ad Active Exercise Warm-up on the Extensibility of the Plantar Flexors. Hall, Susan J Jun 1, 2001 5906
THE OPTIMAL LENGTH OF TIME (1, 2, 20, AND 50 MINUTES) TO STRETCH THE HAMSTRING MUSCLE GROUP IN A SEATED POSITION USING A DISCOMFORT SCALE IN INDIVIDUALS 50-65 YEARS OF AGE. Pfalzer, L May 1, 2001 18
THE EFFECTS OF THERMAL ULTRASOUND COMBINED WITH SELF-STRETCH VERSUS SELF-STRETCH ALONE ON ANKLE DORSIFLEXION RANGE OF MOTION IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS. Gaudet, E May 1, 2001 13
THE EFFECTS OF THERAPEUTIC STRETCHING ON PERSONS WITH POSTURAL ABNORMALITIES. Brechter, J May 1, 2001 19
STRETCH in the Shower. Brief Article May 1, 2001 27
The ultra-stretch: an easy, safe, and painless way to improve flexibility, strength and endurance. (Sports, Recreation & Play). Stopka, Christine May 1, 2001 1119
Stretch Reflex Adaptation in Elbow Flexors During Repeated Passive Movements in Unilateral Brain-Injured Patients. McCulloch, Karen Feb 1, 2001 15
Runners need active stretches. Yessis, Michael Brief Article Dec 1, 2000 1496
Training drills to make you faster. Brief Article Nov 1, 2000 152
STRETCHING: THE TRUTH. Brief Article Aug 1, 2000 54
THE EFFECTS OF SLANT BOARD AND A PORTABLE STRETCH DEVICE ON DORSIFLEXION RANGE OF MOTION. Smith, T May 1, 2000 22
THE EFFECTS OF STRETCHING AND FATIGUE ON FRACTIONATED REACTION TIME AND MOVEMENT TIME PRIOR TO A SIMPLE TASK. Dornier, L May 1, 2000 39
Effect of Repeated Glenohumeral A-P Glide on the Displacement of the Head of Humerus - A Fresh Cadaver Study. Hedman, T. May 1, 2000 30
THE EFFECTS OF STATIC STRETCHING ON THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE ACHILLES TENDON. Therneau, TM May 1, 2000 19
THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT STATIC STRETCH HOLD TIMES ON HAMSTRING MUSCLE FLEXIBILITY IN ACTIVE COLLEGE STUDENTS. Holbein-Jenny, MA May 1, 2000 20
Stretching for runners. Baldwin, Barbara Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 853
Be Flexible--Stretch Those Muscles Before Exercising. Sep 1, 1999 352
The Effect of Static Stretch and Dynamic Range of Motion Training on the Flexibility of the Hamstring Muscles. Coglianese, Debra Branin Nov 1, 1998 413
Do the veggie stretch! Apr 1, 1998 93
Stretching. Horosko, Marian Brief Article Dec 1, 1997 694
Why stretch? Globus, Sheila Dec 1, 1997 962
Floor Barre. Horosko, Marian Brief Article Nov 1, 1997 663
The effect of time and frequency of static stretching on flexibility of the hamstring muscles. Briggler, Michelle Oct 1, 1997 3841
Preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. Brief Article Oct 1, 1996 263
Managing common injuries: the ultra-stretch - a method for increasing flexibility, strength, and endurance. Stopka, Christine Sep 22, 1996 1223
Every body needs exercise. Hicks, Donna E. Sep 1, 1995 165
Gigantic kicking power. Sep 1, 1995 265
Get a leg up on soccer. Mikesky, Kay Sep 1, 1995 237
Easing aches from office work. Dec 1, 1994 488
I have weak stomach muscles. SerVaas, Cory Sep 1, 1994 146
Hope for the couch potato. Oct 1, 1993 405
Effects of exercise on hip range of motion, trunk muscle performance, and gait economy. Engelke, Keith A. Jul 1, 1993 6409
Electromyographic analysis of exercises proposed for differential activation of medial and lateral quadriceps femoris muscle components. McConnell, Jenny May 1, 1993 10228
Stretch - it feels good. Sullivan, Mary Ellen Jan 1, 1993 1047
Stress stretches. Sep 1, 1992 353
Warm-up activities; awareness, stretching and strengthening exercises to prepare athletes for sports participation. column Jun 1, 1990 600

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