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Dr. David Aiken works with Haley Pillars on her physical therapy in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 15, 2013. (Davie Hinshaw/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

Physical therapists explain how you can get better, faster

Nearly 2 million people receive physical therapy every day. We talked to three experts about what to expect, the keys to getting better, and how to avoid “PT” in the first place.

Jen Miller displays her medal for finishing the New Jersey Marathon.

Training for a marathon by the book

Any race is an endeavor, but this is a rigorous training schedule used with some expected - and not-so-expected - results.

The basic fundamental principal found in all sports is keeping your eye on the ball. We’ve all heard it. Heck, there’s a good chance that idea was drilled in our heads long before we could even read or write.

Scientists explore secrets of the well-hit fastball

Human brain 'predicts' the path of objects hurtling toward it, researchers report

Broad Street Race: Done. Now what?

How do you keep the fitness gained to run 10 miles through the summer, especially if you want to do a half marathon or marathon in the fall?

High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury

Knowing dangers of concussion not enough to keep many teens on sidelines, survey finds

School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens

Study found less fighting among girls who were athletes and less bullying against boys on teams

Fitness tips of the week

Tips of the Week Three American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainers who are students at Rowan and group-exercise instructors give advice on what to do to get in shape.

Beginner's Guide to Broad Street Run

Here's a beginners guide to the Broad Street Run, which is one week away.

Lauren Boggi Goldenberg is the creator and founder of Lithe Method and is seen in one of her studios in Philadelphia on April 24, 2013. ( DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer )

A brand that channels your inner cheerleader

Talking Small Biz: Lauren Boggi Goldenberg, 35, of Center City, is founder and CEO of Lithe Method, a "cardio-cheer-sculpting" fitness regimen that has evolved into a full-fledged Lithestyle brand with food, "studio-to-street" activewear and a blog, fithiphealthy.com.

Runners will receive this sticker in their race kit to wear over their hearts as they run down Broad Street to honor the Boston Marathon bombing victims.

Racing Broad Street 'With Love' to Boston

Philadelphia's big race next month, the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on May 5, was already going to have special significance for its 40,000 runners because...

Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators

Michigan hit hardest; experts can't rule out new, localized infections

Many public pools contaminated with human waste: CDC

Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections

Fitness in middle age may shield men from cancer

Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds

20 percent of those with two or more brain traumas had thoughts of killing themselves

Get fit in middle age to eliminate this health risk

It's never too late to start, researchers find

Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

Numbers were lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week

Health Tip: Exercise With Allergies and Asthma

Speak with an allergist first

More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids

And fracture risk doesn't rise when physical activity clock is extended, study finds

Why physical education is so important

And fracture risk doesn't rise when physical activity clock is extended, study finds

Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

Moderate physical activity doesn't exacerbate symptoms, researchers find

Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices

Electricity from pools' lighting systems might interfere with implanted defibrillators, case studies show

Scientists explore secrets of the well-hit fastball

Human brain 'predicts' the path of objects hurtling toward it, researchers report

Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?

Scientists identify changes in estrogen metabolism as key factor

High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury

Knowing dangers of concussion not enough to keep many teens on sidelines, survey finds

Sports Doc blog

Don't let gardening be a pain in the back... or knees

As the sun comes out, so do our green thumbs. But gardening isn’t all soil and sunshine. It can be pretty tough on our bodies—particularly our knees and backs— thanks to prolonged kneeling and bending.

New competitive league for Philly's CrossFit athletes
Achilles tears: rupture, recovery and rehabilitation
Returning from injury: Hard work, or performance enhancement?
Avoiding injury during intense workouts
Can Halladay return at full strength?
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