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Most of my time as a surgeon is not spent in an operating room, or preparing for an operation. Most of my day is spent listening, teaching,
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Hamstring injury is common in sports requiring periods of rapid acceleration. Soccer, rugby and football players are particularly at risk for hamstring
Blood Clots In The Leg: Are They Preventable?
Blood clots in the leg (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) can form spontaneously, following trauma, long flights, or after surgery. If treated promptly most blood
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Are we letting our athletes return to sports too soon after a serious hamstring injury? Hamstring injuries are quite common in sports involving sprinting and
Is Single Sport Specialization Hurting Our Children
Single sport participation can be defined as the deliberate advancement of systematic training and planned competition ...with the specific goal of guiding the
5 Ways to Enhance Your Exercise Recovery
Recovery is a weapon. Sounds brash, but it is true. It's not unusual for me to see multiple 60 + year old runners, cyclists or triathletes in the office on
6 Common Reasons For Pain In The Elbow
Elbow pain is a very common reason to seek medical attention. Elbow pain is common in nearly all age groups, albeit for different reasons. It's not unusual
What Is The Function of a Meniscus ?
The function of a meniscus is to act as a shock absorber within the knee. We have two menisci. We have a medial meniscus on the inner side of our knee, and a
Strength Training Can Reduce Injuries in Youth Soccer
Nothing is worse than seeing our children injured. Youth sports injuries are increasing at an astonishing rate. We are seeing an increase in injuries due to
Should I Take Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDS) Before Exercise ?
No, you should not take anti-inflammatories, or NSAIDS before exercise or a run. It seems logical --you know your knee, achilles tendon, or shoulder is going
Nutritional Needs for Athletes and Weekend Warriors
Nutrition is a complex, difficult to interpret topic in the world of athletic competition. For elites, proper nutrition is essential. For the rest of us,