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Dear TAI Experts: How would you treat an IT Band injury? I want to get back to being able to sweat again (i.e. aerobic activity) ASAP. Can you help?  ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I need some insight into a nagging injury that occurred back in Nov. 2008. I flipped over the handlebars of my bicycle and cracked both my right wrist and elbow. The hospital put me in a cast that immobilized my wrist but it stopped short of my elbow. The doctor said my elbow needed to be able to move in order to heal properly. Throughout wearing the cast and after it was removed, I could never fully extend my arm. I expected some initial soreness and stiffness but after weeks, the stiffness never went away. The doctor never prescribed any physical therapy or anything. Fast forward two years and I still can’t straighten my arm completely.  At best, my forearm makes a 40 degree angle from horizontal. It’s like my elbow just hits a stop and will not extend any further. Whenever I apply weight and force my arm flat, it causes pain and discomfort. Even when my wife pushes down on my arm with all her might, it will not completely straighten and it never seems to make a difference. My arm just springs right back to the same position at 40 degrees. Is there anything I can do to regain my range of motion? I realize this is probably too little too late… Thanks for the help!  ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: 

I have arthritis is both hips. The pain is excruciating. What exercise, if any, can I do to perhaps help this condition?? What can I do when I bend down, but then can't get up due to the amount of pain? I don’t appear to have any strength there. Help please. 

A desperate, single 53 yr old.

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Dear TAI Experts: I have a minor tear in my right Meniscus that has not been a major problem. It did not swell and my doc. did not recommend surgery. It gets painful (achy)but does not swell after playing tennis or kneeling with gardening or biking. I wonder if I should be doing knee strengthening exercises or just accept that I need to ice it after more intense activity? I am 58 and active. ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I am interested in purchasing a back brace that will help my posture permanently that I would most likely only wear at night. I have seen so many different types. Do you have any recommendations of a certain type? ... read more »