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Orthopedic Health of KC Newsletter Mar 2021

Running Shoes

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In This Issue:

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  • Avoiding Spring Injury
  • Focus on NursePractitioners

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Avoiding Injury This Spring

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While being physically active is necessary for healthand fitness, some of these activities carry their own set of risks. The following includes tips to keep your bones in peak health this spring.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1613624118519{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]

Running and Walking:

  • Stretch. Doing this both before and after exercising will help avoid straining amuscle.
  • Set realistic goals. If your goal is to reach a certain distance, slowly increase yourmileage by 10% each week.
    A more aggressive increase may lead to injury.
  • Buy supportive shoes. Supportive footwear will not only help your back, but your entire lower extremities.

Gardening

  • Practice good posture. Being aware of how you are sitting and standing can help avoid injuries.
  • Shift your position. Remaining in one position too long can put added pressure on your back, knees, andshoulders.
    Remember to stand up and move around.

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Focus On: Nurse Practitioners

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OHKC employs four licensed NPs who work closely with our physicians to help ensure ourpatients leave with the best possible outcome. These NPs are Kyle Thomas, Janese Suber,Ally Williams, and Kris Waugh.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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