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• Ask Beth: How can I improve my recovery after knee surgery?0June 21, 2004

  Ask Beth: How can I improve my recovery after knee surgery?

  Hi Beth, I just had ACL reconstruction surgery (hamstring graft) after an injury I sustained at Salmon Creek about two...

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• Ask Beth: Recurring rib injury: What rehab can I do? How long should I rest?1April 12, 2004

  Ask Beth: Recurring rib injury: What rehab can I do? How long should I rest?

  Hello, I am a 35-year-old male, and I’m new to surfing. In January, a career change offered me the opportunity...

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• Ask Beth: I fell with my arm extended. How can I heal/strengthen my shoulder after injuring it?1February 28, 2004

  Ask Beth: I fell with my arm extended. How can I heal/strengthen my shoulder after injuring it?

  Beth, I fell while riding little mush burgers, and I caught my weight on my shoulder while extending my hand...

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• Ask Beth: How can I avoid foot cramps while surfing?1January 14, 2004

  Ask Beth: How can I avoid foot cramps while surfing?

  Beth, Almost every time I go surfing my toes cramp up. Ihave to paddle in and stretch them repeatedly. I...

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• Ask Beth: What can I do for an IT Band overuse injury without using anti-inflammatory drugs?0October 2, 2003

  Ask Beth: What can I do for an IT Band overuse injury without using anti-inflammatory drugs?

  Hey Beth, I’m a surfer here on the East Coast who is training for my first triathlon. I have an...

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• Ask Beth: Would knee paddling help take some pressure off of my back?1September 18, 2003

  Ask Beth: Would knee paddling help take some pressure off of my back?

  Hi Beth, I live in Biarritz and really love surfing. Since a year ago, however, I have had lower back...

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• Ask Beth: I repeatedly tweak one side of my lower back. What can I do?0August 28, 2003

  Ask Beth: I repeatedly tweak one side of my lower back. What can I do?

  Hey Beth!I often tweak my one side of my lower back after or during surfing. I’m in relatively good shape...

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• My shoulder is feeling weak/tender. Why? What should I do?0August 14, 2003

  My shoulder is feeling weak/tender. Why? What should I do?

  Dear Beth, I’ve been surfing about 6 years with no injuries until recently. Iused to surf a couple of times...

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• What are some good pre-surf stretches/exercises?0August 5, 2003

  What are some good pre-surf stretches/exercises?

  What are some good stretches/exercises to do right before entering the water? I’ve never been the real limber type, nor...

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• How can I avoid cortisone shots for my shoulder tendonitis?1July 19, 2003

  How can I avoid cortisone shots for my shoulder tendonitis?

  Beth, I had shoulder tendonitis diagnosed by a doctor. Six months ago, he gave me a shot of cortisone after...

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