Health Management

Take Care of Your Body

Good health involves taking the time to take good care of your body. In addition to eating well, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of sleep, there are things you can do to keep your body performing at its best.

In this section, you’ll find information on a variety of topics intended to help you stay in top shape—from massage therapy to chiropractic care. Our medical and healthcare experts simplify concepts from the latest research to show you how to both prevent injuries and heal from them faster.

So whether you are interested in the benefits of stretching, strengthening your immune system, or ways you can minimize chronic pain, you may find ideas about how you can spend more time being healthy to do the things you enjoy most!

Please note that our articles are not intended to replace professional medical advice. If you are ill or have been injured, please consult a medical professional for treatment.

Health Management Articles

Treating the Painful Kneecap

This article was written by Thomas Michaud, D.C. Dr. Michaud, who is based in Newton, Massachusetts, has worked with Uta since 1996.

Hands-on Help: The Benefits of Sports Massage

Sports massage is great for anyone who is active, from the elite athlete to the just beginning exerciser. By targeting one’s most troublesome body parts, sports massage helps to improve performance, increase range and quality of movement, and treat and prevent injury.

Is Running Really Dangerous?

This article was written by Take The Magic Step™ team member Scott Douglas, a runner since 1979 and writer on the sport for nearly as long.
Causes of Sudden Death
Signs and Symptoms
Precautionary Practices
The death of Ryan Shay during the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in November has unsettled many long-time athletes.

Managing Achilles Tendon Injuries

This article was written by Thomas Michaud, D.C. Dr. Michaud, who is based in Newton, Massachusetts, has worked with Uta since 1996.

Neuromuscular Massage: A Deeper Understanding

This article was written by Take The Magic Step™ team member Heather Lehman. A certified massage therapist, she has a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.
In the last 60 years, neuromuscular therapy (NMT) has emerged as a significant way to assess, treat and prevent soft-tissue injuries and chronic pain. Today, NMT is widely used not only [...]

Stretching: The Truth

This article was written by Thomas Michaud, D.C. Dr. Michaud, who is based in Newton, Massachusetts, has worked with Uta since 1996.

Cold Remedy

The unpleasant symptoms related to the dreaded cold can last upwards of two weeks. This brings to mind the saying: “Without treatment, it will take you 14 days to get rid of a cold. With treatment, it will take two weeks.”

The Magic Touch: The Many Benefits of Massage

This article was written by Heather Lehman, a board-certified massage therapist who has a private practice in Boulder, Colorado, where she works with athletes and other active people.