Physicians who run tend to have many patients who run. Word gets around. Runners understand runners. And runners are often not an easy group
Hip Flexor Injuries and Prevention Strategies
Hip flexor (rectus femoris) injuries occur more frequently in running, sprinting and kicking sports. Soccer players in particular are prone to hip flexor
How To Exercise in Heat and Humidity
If you are like me, a treadmill is virtually a non-starter. I need to move horizontally when I exercise... and I exercise a lot. I need to run on the trails
Treadmill Running versus Outdoor Running
Running continues to experience an increase in overall popularity. Most runners prefer to run outside. A few prefer to run inside. Is treadmill running or
Hamstring Injury : Risks of Early Return to Sports
Hamstring injury is common in sports requiring periods of rapid acceleration. Soccer, rugby and football players are particularly at risk for hamstring
Hamstring Injury Recovery and Return To Sports
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
Sudden Cardiac Death in Runners
Sudden cardiac death due to atherosclerosis is a tragedy that can strike any runner over the age of 35. Because we stress our bodies, many runners are at 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
Compression Garments Are Not a Passing Fad
Athletes are always seeking a competitive advantage. Compression wear to improve recovery is all the rage. Since recovery can be viewed as an advantage,
