David Altchek, a knee surgeon and NBA medical consultant, forbids his players from doing any basketball-related activities for two months after surgery to allow swelling to go down.

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Basketball fans must be breathing an audible sigh of relief on news that NBA players and owner have reached a tentative deal to end their 149-day stalemate and resume basketball-related activities.

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While toe-touches and extra flexibility might be required in gymnastics or figure skating, it's irrelevant for more everyday activities like basketball or weightlifting.

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One in five (20%) felt activities tied to the college basketball playoffs boost employee morale at least somewhat, compared to only 4% of respondents who viewed them negatively.

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There were basketball drills and contests, along with other activities such as a magician, face painters and balloon makers in a carnival-type setting.

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Instead, he told them first thing in the morning, before a day of family activities - going to a restaurant and a basketball game together - which he says displaced the bad news.

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The children enjoy lots of recreational activities, including swimming, kickball, volleyball, basketball, hiking, arts and crafts and board games.

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Just as baseball and basketball are two very different sports, coaching and managing are two very different activities.

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