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Metabolic Health

Should We Prescribe Exercise for Type 2 Diabetics ?

No one doubts the benefits of regular exercise, particularly in those affected by diabetes.   Is there an alternative to walking for 30 minutes five times a

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Running

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

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Sports Medicine

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

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Hip

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

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Metabolic Health

Your Favorite Types of Exercise

One of my goals is to get as many of you as possible to adopt healthier lifestyles.  That means eating better and exercising more.  Planning on

Pediatric Orthopedic

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

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Sports Medicine

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

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Metabolic Health

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

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Sports Medicine

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

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Sports Medicine

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

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Running

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,

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Sports Medicine

Can I Prevent a Hamstring Injury?

Hamstring injuries can sideline a soccer player for months.  Hamstring injuries occur with quick violent movements.   If your leg slips out from under

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