Muscle function and cognition decline with age. Sarcopenia is the medical term for age related muscle loss. That means that if you are older than 40 and do not regularly perform resistance exercise then you … continue reading
The Aging Athlete … How to get there, and how to stay there.
Trail running has long been my happy place. Actually, any form of running enables me to start my day invigorated and ready to go. Regular exercise associates with many upsides. Exercising so that we can … continue reading
Metabolic Health: How Our Diet Affects Joint Pain
We need to focus on metabolic health, instead of focusing on the management of metabolic disease. From an Orthopedic Surgery perspective, our metabolic health has been shown to affect knee pain, osteoarthritis, and our rotator cuff. … continue reading
Should We Delay ACL Surgery to Decrease Risk of Arthritis
ACL tears are occurring with alarming frequency. Most people are told to have ACL surgery soon after the injury. Many people are under the false assumption that once the ACL surgery and rehabilitation is done the knee is … continue reading
Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease and Neurocognitive Decline: Let’s Stay Active Longer
Why is an Orthopedic Surgeon talking to you about neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease? Stay tuned; this is another post in our Live Better series which will be a major theme here in 2019. … continue reading
Does Running Have Anti-Aging Benefits?
Can endurance running help us live better or live longer? We know that endurance running improves our cardiovascular health. How does running protect our DNA which in turn could lead to a healthier lifespan (healthspan)? … continue reading
Fear and Surgical Decision Making
Fear has a role in elective surgery decision making. I’m not convinced that many doctors understand this. Throughout the last six months, we tracked a large number of second opinions. Many of you wanted to … continue reading
Should Injured Runners Be Treated By Orthopedic Surgeons Who Run?
Only runners can truly understand the mindset of another runner. Runners are a unique breed. They can be easy to treat, or they can be very challenging to manage. Far too many injured runners are told … continue reading
Meniscus surgery for complex degenerative tears can be avoided
Indeed, a degenerative meniscus tear cannot be normal? Right? Hang on a moment. We will get to that. Many people with meniscus tears sit apprehensively in my office expecting to leave my office with a … continue reading