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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Cardiomyopathy is a condition of abnormal heart muscle without apparent cause.  There are four types of cardiomyopathy: Hypertrophic (HCM), Dilated (DCM), Restrictive (RCM) and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular (ARVC). The main feature of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is […]

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Ankle Injury

Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury. Lateral ankle ligaments, which provide resistance against inversion and internal rotation stress, are the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament […]

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Pregnancy

Welcome to Pregnancy & Exercise

Exercise can be a great way to maintain control of your changing body during pregnancy. Be sure to keep close contact with your obstetrician during your pregnancy for optimal care. The American College of Obstetrics […]

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Coronary Artery Bypass

Angioplasty

Regarding the trip to Rome for the funeral of Pope John Paul II, Bill Clinton was asked about his first flight aboard Air Force One since the end of his presidency: “I never thought I’d […]

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Obesity

Obesity Overview

Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat that results in the impairment of health and the impairment of body function. According to the 2005 Yankelovich Preventative Healthcare Study, almost 75 percent of Americans […]