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Spring is a great time to reevaluate your exercise program — or start one from scratch. Outdoor activities such as walking, biking, and gardening are a great way to mix up your routine — plus give you a chance to take in the changing scenery.
Spring is the time when local fruits and vegetables become available again. Fresh produce is a perfect way to make sure you’re getting daily essential nutrients.
Getting ready for spring and summer often means tackling that long list of home projects. Many of these activities — from painting to gardening — result in injury. Learn ways to avoid injuries and still give spring a warm welcome.
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All About Knees
Save Your Knees is a new web portal developed by the AAOS. It is full of multimedia information
focused on knees: keeping knees healthy, exercise, common knee problems, injury prevention, treatments,
including non-surgical and surgical options, and more.
Visit www.saveyourknees.org Read press release  Public Service Announcements from the AAOS
Educating the general public about ways to prevent injury and promote health is one of the missions of the AAOS.
See 2009 Public Service Announcements Get Up! Get Out! Get Moving!
 The AAOS has developed a new way to exercise with friends on Facebook. This public service campaign helps you stick with your exercise program by making it more social.
Sign in on Facebook Tips on Bicycling Safety from the AAOS
Cyclist Lance Armstrong and Today Show anchor Matt Lauer both recently fell from bicycles. These two accidents highlight the importance of bicycle safety, as accidents can happen to anyone at anytime.
Read press release Recreational Activities and Childhood Injuries Treating Knee Ligament Injuries
Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients
Understanding the relationship between the two events may help prevent future fractures.
Read press release Hip Fractures Guidelines for Preventing Falls |
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