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Wearing a Rib Belt
A rib belt is an elastic strap that may help reduce pain from chest muscle strain or rib fracture.
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Back Safety: Sitting
Sitting can strain your back if you don't do it right. Learn the right moves to protect your back.
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Using Crutches: Up and Down Steps
When climbing up and down steps using crutches, remember this rule: Up with the good (unaffected leg) and down with the bad (affected leg). Read on for helpful tips and illustrations.
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Quadruped Hip Abduction (Strength)
This exercise helps strengthen your quads.
