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• Paddle strength, shoulder stretches &SF massage therapist referral?0May 25, 2002

  Paddle strength, shoulder stretches &SF massage therapist referral?

  Hi Beth: You mentioned you have a good massage therapist in SF who understands the shoulder and back tightness that...

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• My rib hurts from paddling. Would padding help?0May 25, 2002

  My rib hurts from paddling. Would padding help?

  I have a rib problem from an old injury. My sternum-rib area is really sore when I lay on a...

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• How speed up recovery from shoulder surgery?0May 25, 2002

  How speed up recovery from shoulder surgery?

  Hi:Five weeks ago I had arthroscopic debridement of the bursa and acromioplasty done. The doctor said I have a slight...

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• Paddle strength, shoulder stretches & SF massage therapist referral?0May 25, 2002

  Paddle strength, shoulder stretches & SF massage therapist referral?

  Hi Beth: You mentioned you have a good massage therapist in SF who understands the shoulder and back tightness that...

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• How can I deal with the focused pain behind my knee?1April 4, 2002

  How can I deal with the focused pain behind my knee?

  QUESTION: How can I deal with the focused pain behind my knee? Beth – I’m 38 and an avid surfer who...

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• What is the best exercise for deltoid tendonitis?0April 4, 2002

  What is the best exercise for deltoid tendonitis?

  QUESTION: What is the best exercise for deltoid tendonitis? What is the best exercise for deltoid tendonitis? I would appreciate any...

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• Help for lower back problems?0April 4, 2002

  Help for lower back problems?

  QUESTION: Help for lower back problems? Hi Beth, I’m hoping you wouldn’t mind answering a hopefully brief call for help....

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• Where is a good place for a beginner to ride?0April 4, 2002

  Where is a good place for a beginner to ride?

  QUESTION: Where is a good place for a beginner to ride? Hi Beth- I recently moved to the bay area and...

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• How do I get started surfing?1April 4, 2002

  How do I get started surfing?

  QUESTION: How do I get started surfing? Dear Beth, My name is Darrell and I want to learn to surf. Never...

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• Any rehydration tips?0April 4, 2002

  Any rehydration tips?

  QUESTION: Any rehydration tips? Beth — I am going to the Maldives for two weeks. Since it is almost on the...

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