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Make It a Safe Stay for
Holiday Guests


For many of us, the holidays mean being together with family. Opening our homes to family and friends can make happy holiday memories. Preparing for guests, however, can be stressful, especially if they have any special needs. There are many things, big and small, you can do to make your home safer and more welcoming for guests of all ages.

Home Safety Checklist

Getting There Safely
In the United States, the week of Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times all year. Whether driving, flying, or riding the rails, getting to your destination safely is the ultimate goal.

Driving Defensively
Tips for Carrying Luggage

Avoid Putting On
Holiday Pounds
Visions of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie often motivate people to rev up their fitness programs this time of year. A balanced approach to both diet and exercise may be just what the doctor ordered.

Safe Exercise
Sports Nutrition
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Your Orthopaedic Connection

Compartment Syndrome

Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps

Female Athletes: Health Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting

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One of the major risks facing patients who have major surgery is a complication called deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot within a deep vein. It commonly occurs in the thigh or calf.
Learn more about DVT and how it can be prevented

Save Your Knees is a Website full of information about knees: keeping knees healthy, exercise, common knee problems, and treatments.
Visit www.saveyourknees.org

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.
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