WASHINGTON — The patient was a healthy young woman who came into a Washington area emergency room this year because of severe heel pain, which turned out to be a potentially serious injury known as “compartment syndrome.” The syndrome is typically caused by high-impact accidents, like something involving a motor ...
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WASHINGTON — Ever heard the one about the woman who walks into a barre? If not, that’s about to change as fitness programs nationwide make room for ballet-inspired exercise classes. That doesn’t mean it’s time to dust off your old tutu. These lessons aren’t designed to land you a starring ...
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