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            <title><![CDATA[Joint - Definition]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/joint_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is a joint? Learn the medical definition of the term &quot;joint.&quot;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cardiorespiratory Fitness(def)]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/cardio_fit_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cardiorespiratory Fitness - Definition]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Skiing Snowboarding Injuries]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/skiinginjuries/a/ski_injuries.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Both skiing and snowboarding can result in sports injuries, but they tend to have slightly different injury patterns. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ACL Rehab Exercises]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/surgeryrehab/a/ACLSurgeryRehab.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you've had arthroscopic surgery to repair your ACL, you will most likely be referred to physical therapy for specific rehabilitation exercises that are most appropriate for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Common Snowboarding Injuries]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/skiing/a/aa122600a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Common Snowboarding Injuries ]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Concentric Muscle Contraction]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/Concentric_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A concentric muscle contraction is a type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it shortens. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Avoid Germs at the Gym]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuryprevention/a/aa010702a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ten tips to avoiding germs and prevent colds and the flu while working out at the gym.&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Side Plank Exercise]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/strengthtraining/qt/Side_Plank.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Weak hips may lead to many common lower-leg injuries, especially in runners. This simple exercise can strengthen the hips and reduce knee pain and injury in runners.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Androstenedione]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/performanceenhancingdrugs/a/Androstenedione.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Androstenedione or &quot;Andro&quot; is classified as a steroid, and as such, it is illegal to use without a legitimate medical reason. Anabolic steroids, more properly called anabolic-androgenic steroids, are synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Triathlon Transition Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/strengthening/a/021004.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tips for getting in and out of the triathlon transition zones quickly and efficiently.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shoulder Dislocation]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/shoulder/a/shoulder2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint of the body.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Whiplash]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/neck/a/neck4.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Whiplash occurs when a forceful impact causes your head and neck to snap forward or backward in an abrupt motion. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pronation (definition)]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/pronation_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pronation (definition)]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Personal Trainers for Kids]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/children/a/trainersforkids.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As the number of overweight and obese children continues to grow, more and more parents are turning to personal trainers for help. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Yoga for Athletes]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/yoga.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Yoga makes a perfect companion for athletes by helping you develop concentration through relaxed, deep breathing while it improves balance, flexibility, core strength, and endurance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Sports Injuries]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuryprevention/a/aa101801a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to Prevent Sports Injuries]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Peaking for Races]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/peaking.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Athletes use the term &quot;peaking&quot; or &quot;hitting a peak&quot; to describe being in the absolute best condition (physical, emotional and mental) for an  event or race. Peaking is not easy to do, and it requires a lot of experience and planning, but there are things that can make peaking more likely.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nutrition and Perform]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/aa101101a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nutrition and Athletic Performance ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[High Altitude Exercise]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/altitude/a/042004.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Preventing Altitude Illness :: High Altitude Activity :: Tips for avoiding high altitude illness and preparing for high altitude travel or vacations. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Workout Not Working?]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/WorkoutMistakes_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sadly, most people quit a new exercise program before they see any real results. It's not surprising when you see the common mistakes people make with their training programs. Learn how to modify your routine and finally start getting some real fitness results.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Agility - Definition]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/Agility_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Agility is the ability to move and change direction and position of the body quickly and effectively while under control]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Strength Training Plateaus]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/conditioning/a/aa020102a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Strength Training Plateaus: how to get unstuck ]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exercise-Induced Asthma -EIA]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/chronicconditions/a/Exercise_Asthma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You can play sports with asthma. Learn how to identify and manage exercise-induced asthma to play sports and exercise as hard as you like.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Power - Definition]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/glossary/g/Power_def.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Power - Definition]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Soccer Injuries]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/soccerinjuries/a/soccerinjury.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Soccer Pain and Injury: Recognizing, treating and preventing the most common soccer pain and injuries.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Common Basketball Injuries]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/basketballinjuries/a/preventbbinjury.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tips for treating and preventing the most common basketball injuries and pain.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sports Injury First Aid]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/treatinginjuries/tp/injury_firstaid.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What you do in the first minutes and the next 48 hours after suffering a sports injury can help you heal faster.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sleep Deprivation]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/conditioning/a/aa062800a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Logic would say that getting enough sleep is important for optimal sports performance, but until now there wasn't much evidence to support this theory.  ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exercise and cancer]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/exercisephysiology/a/aa090501a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Exercise as cancer treatment ]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tendinitis]]></title>
            <link>http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/paininjury1/a/tendonitis.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tendonitis is a common sports injury that often occurs from overuse. Tendonitis can cause deep, nagging pain that is caused by inflammation of tendons. Treating tendonitis consists of rest, medication, physical therapy or changes to equipment or technique.]]></description>
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