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Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say

Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients
Mild exercise beats bed rest, preliminary study finds

Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain
Comparison study finds supervised exercise has better results

Are We Exercising Pain Away? Not So Much.
Few people with neck, back pain are prescribed physical activity, survey finds

Therapy, Meds Best for Lumbar Low Back Pain
Barring complications, surgery can be avoided since most symptoms fade within 6 weeks, experts say

A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery
Knowing what to expect before and after procedure aids healing, experts say

Community Exercise Programs Boost Seniors’ Strength
Regular participation can also reduce risk of falls, study says

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors
Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found

Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer’s
Even moderate exercise, done regularly, improves quality of life

Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
Brazilian study finds 36% reduction in time awake and a drop in anxiety levels