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Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover
A time lapse photo of runners crossing the start line of the Boston Marathon.

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Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain the positives (and negatives) of the latest trend
A person stretches on a table with a cylinder foam roller while another stands over them.

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Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain the positives (and negatives) of the latest trend

 ‘Tech neck is the real deal.’ Why pain is on the rise from looking down at laptops and phones — and what to do about it 
A person sitting at a desk in front of a laptop and dual monitors holding the back of their neck.

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 ‘Tech neck is the real deal.’ Why pain is on the rise from looking down at laptops and phones — and what to do about it 

What can we learn from elite athletes about fitness and longevity?
Venus Williams in a matching pink tennis set waiting for the ball to be hit to her.

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What can we learn from elite athletes about fitness and longevity?

What is your fascia? And why wellness is connected to the body’s underappreciated connective tissue
Dr. Maureen Watkins using her hands to release fascia in her student Abigail.

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What is your fascia? And why wellness is connected to the body’s underappreciated connective tissue

How running enthusiast Laura Green became an IG influencer by making fun of herself
Laura Green, an influencer comedian, runs through a park on a sunny day.

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How running enthusiast Laura Green became an IG influencer by making fun of herself

Video games might be better for balance rehab than conventional physical therapy
Two professors play an interactive video game with a VR headset

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Video games might be better for balance rehab than conventional physical therapy

Roux Institute researcher to capture real-time data from ICU monitors for better patient outcomes 
data on icu monitor screen

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Roux Institute researcher to capture real-time data from ICU monitors for better patient outcomes 

Smart steps to recover after running a marathon

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Smart steps to recover after running a marathon

He’s on a research mission to keep Olympic athletes healthy
Portrait of Alexandre Lopes.

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He’s on a research mission to keep Olympic athletes healthy

Remembering Mary Hickey, associate clinical professor of physical therapy beloved by generations of Northeastern students

Remembering Mary Hickey, associate clinical professor of physical therapy beloved by generations of Northeastern students

Going to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics–to study athlete injuries
A portrait of Alexandre Lopes, a Northeastern professor.

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Going to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics–to study athlete injuries