Healing Leg Pain

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Take our online course to learn how to keep your legs healthy.

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Overview

Care for your legs—and protect your health! There's a clear relationship between leg health and overall health. When something is wrong with your legs—a nagging ache, muscle weakness, swelling, or numbness—it could signal a more serious problem that needs attention. Give just as much care and concern to your legs as you would to your heart, lungs, brain, and other vital organs. 

Your legs also are key to maintaining your independence as you age. The better you care for them, the more likely they’ll be able to support you for the rest of your life. Take our online course to learn how to keep your legs healthy.

Learning Objectives

  • Getting Started
  • Understanding Hip Pain
  • Learning about Upper Leg Pain
  • Discovering causes of Knee Pain
  • Determining causes of Lower Leg Pain
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Syllabus

Introduction

Leg Basics

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Introduction

Anatomy

Bursitis

Groin Pull

Hip Fracture

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hip Replacement

Tendinitis

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Introduction

Anatomy

Deep-Vein Thrombosis

Hamstring Injuries

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Meralgia Paresthetica

Sciatica

Tendinitis

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Introduction

Anatomy

Baker’s Cysts

Bursitis

Ligament Injuries

Meniscus Tears

Osteoarthritis

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Other Knee Issues

Surgery

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Introduction

Anatomy

Achilles Tendinitis and Tendon Tears

Cellulitis

Edema

Muscle Cramps

Peripheral Artery Disease and Claudication

Peripheral Neuropathy

Pseudoclaudication (Lumbar Spine Stenosis)

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Shin Splints

Skin Ulcers (Leg Ulcers)

Varicose Veins

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Introduction

Helpful Products

Exercises to Ease Leg Pain

Before You Exit

Program Topics