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Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics.

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Keep your stress in check and connect body and mind with expert guidance from specialists and teachers.

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The Disadvantages of Working Remotely, from a Health Perspective

An HSS sports medicine doctor weighs the evidence for and against working from home.

Jordan D. Metzl, MD

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5 Super Stretches to Loosen Up Your Lower Back

If sitting too much has your back feeling tight, try these moves to get loose.

Hector L. Lozada, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS, Cert MDT

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6 Ways to Improve Your Posture, from a Physical Therapist

You probably know by now that good posture is important. In fact, improving the way you position your body can help you to avoid tension, fatigue and strain on your tendons, ligaments and muscles.

Astrid J. DiVincent, PT, DPT, OCS

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Child Development Toys by Age: Choosing the Best Toys for Your Child

As children develop their motor and sensory skills, toys can help them practice. Learn more about the best options for each stage of growth.

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What’s So Bad About Bad Posture? Plus, Exercises That Can Help

Poor posture can cause a host of issues in the body, including muscle strains and breathing issues. Learn more about how to improve bad posture and exercises that can help.

Christina Rodriguez, PT, DPT, OCS, cert. MDT

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: How to Try This Technique

Learn how to quiet your mind and relax every muscle in your body with this simple mindfulness practice.

Mind-Body

5 Ways to Help Your Body Deal With Stress

You might not be able to remove all stress from your life, but you can equip yourself to deal to with it more easily.

Mind-Body

6 Ways to Sleep Better When You’re Stressed

Stress can have a direct impact on the quality and length of a night’s sleep. Try out these helpful tips provided by an HSS exercise physiologist.

Pamela Geisel, MS, MBA, CSCS, PCES, RRCA Run Coach

Pamela Geisel is an exercise physiologist and Director of Performance and Wellness services at Hospital for Special Surgery.

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Breaking Down the Benefits of Pilates

Because of its gentle, low-impact nature, Pilates can be an ideal form of exercise for people recovering from injury or suffering from pain. Read more about its specific benefits.

Steven Fetherhuff NCPT

Steven Fetherhuff, NCPT, Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC

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What You Should Know about Using a Massage Gun

Are they safe? Do they work? Rehabilitation expert Ioonna Felix breaks down the buzz.