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  1. Mayo Clinic Minute: Landing a jump properly prevents injury

    Okoroha. Besides getting a good warmup and stretching, one of the most important things athletes can do to avoid injury when starting a new sport is to master ...

  2. Fitness Fitness basics - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about stretching, flexibility, aerobic exercise, strength training and sports nutrition.

  3. Housecall: Getting ready for a 5K - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Do some dynamic stretching (half-swings) before you golf. Walk or jog for a few minutes to warm up your muscles first. Fix your form. Ask an instructor to ...

  4. Muscle strains - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Minor strains may only overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.

  5. Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    This form of low blood pressure might cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting when rising from sitting or lying down.

  6. Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not - Mayo Clinic

    ... stretch the vaginal tissues to allow delivery. But sometimes the baby needs to be delivered before the vaginal tissues can stretch on their own. Count on ...

  7. Achalasia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Achalasia treatment focuses on relaxing or stretching open the lower esophageal sphincter so that food and liquid can move more easily through the digestive ...

  8. Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on planning for a long race

    Stretching can improve range of motion, as well. Recovery. Help your body recover with adequate rest in between sessions of exercise. However, consistency is ...

  9. Restless legs syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Also note what makes symptoms worse. Share this information with your healthcare professional. Stretch and massage. Begin and end your day with stretching ...

  10. Arm pain When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

    Then begin mild use and stretching as recommended by your health care provider. Ice. Place an ice pack or bag of frozen peas on the sore area for 15 to 20 ...