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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Author of The Black Swan and Antifragile

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Why the Outside of Your Hip Hurts: Understanding Gluteal Tendinopathy by Howard Luks MD

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Training at 62: What I Do, Why I Do It, and What’s at Stake If I Don’t by Howard Luks MD

As requested by many of you… My typical week

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Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment: How Much Force Do Your Bones Need? by Howard Luks MD

And an exercise guide to help you build bone

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Saturday Action Plan: 6 Exercises That Build Bone Density by Howard Luks MD

Men, pay attention, you get osteoporosis, too.

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Tendons: Why They Hurt and How To Treat Them. Hint: It’s Not Rest by Howard Luks MD

Why tendons hurt… and how to avoid injuring them.

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Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Howard Luks MD

A deep dive into the physiological changes and adaptations that occur when we approach the edge of comfort.

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McMaster University

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Bond Institute of Health and Sport

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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

128 Ashford Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

(914)-559-1900
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