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The Musculoskeletal Impact of Menopause

Understanding the Science Menopause marks a profound transition in a woman’s life, affecting multiple physiological systems, including the musculoskeletal

Sarcopenia age related muscle loss
Sports Medicine

The Link Between Muscle Mass and Metabolic Health

When we think about metabolic health, we often focus on diet, exercise, and body weight. However, muscle mass is a critical factor that doesn’t get enough

Sports Medicine

Why Phrases Like “Bone on Bone” Can Harm Patients with Osteoarthritis

As healthcare providers, the words we use with our patients carry significant weight. When we tell someone they have "bone on bone" knees or compare their

Sports Medicine

The Personality of an (ACL) Injury: Context Matters

In sports medicine and orthopedics, it’s often said that no two injuries are the same. But what does that mean? Indeed, an ACL tear is an ACL tear, or a rotator

Sports Medicine

Why Recovery Is the Missing Link in Fitness and Longevity

In the fitness world, the spotlight often shines on pushing harder, lifting heavier, and doing more. Yet, the often-overlooked hero of long-term health and

Sports Medicine

The Problem in American Exercise Culture

The rise of travel teams in youth sports has created a paradox: Fewer kids are playing sports, yet those who do are more stressed, prone to burnout, have a

Sports Medicine

Fitness as a Retirement Account: Investing in Your Future Independence and Vitality

Aging is inevitable, but being frail isn't. We often consider fitness a short-term endeavor: getting in shape for summer, preparing for a wedding, or

walking improves our health
Sports Medicine

Humans Were Engineered to Move

Can we be "healthy" if we're not active? Human evolution is deeply intertwined with movement. Throughout evolution, our bodies were engineered and

The importance of VO2 Max
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VO2 Max. It’s not just about your mitochondria

VO2 max... why is it one of the most vital determinants of health? We are now obsessed with VO2max. I hear it all the time in the office. But so many people

Should I stop running when my brain tells me to
Sports Medicine

Your brain is telling you to stop. Should you listen?

Understanding Central Fatigue: When to Push Through and When to Rest “Obviously… a ton of nuance here. But many workouts or runs suck because our brain is

Joint Pain

Does Pain Always Imply Harm?

Every Pain Doesn’t Mean Harm: Understanding Discomfort and Movement Pain is a natural signal from the body, but not every ache or discomfort we feel is a

Sports Medicine

Unpacking the Complexity of Rotator Cuff Tears

The treatment of rotator cuff tears is far more nuanced and complicated than you think. As with many Orthopedic Surgery topics, the treatments we offer

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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

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Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

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