Whether you are optimizing your exercise regimen for performance, or to live longer, Zone 2 heart rate training deserves your attention. This article will concentrate on the importance of Zone 2 training, the science behind … continue reading
10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue. Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life. But you’ve heard awful phrases used to describe … continue reading
Stronger Legs: 6 reasons why you should start squatting today
Larger muscles or muscle mass improves our chances of living longer, happier lives. Muscle mass correlates with longevity. Muscle mass correlates with improved recovery following injury or surgery. Larger muscle mass improves our metabolic machinery … continue reading
Muscle Mass, Strength and Longevity
When optimizing our health and longevity, prioritizing muscle mass and muscle strength are critically important considerations. Our muscle mass, and strength decline with age. The changes that occur to our muscles as we age can … continue reading
Insulin Resistance: Are You One Of The 50% Of People Who Have It ?
Nearly 50% of Americans have Insulin Resistance (IR). People with IR do not have a typical appearance. Some of you with insulin resistance are thin and “healthy”. The presence of insulin resistance associates with many … continue reading
Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.
Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the opposite. Knee arthritis exercises have been shown to relieve … continue reading
Resistance and Balance Exercise to Live Longer and Healthier.
A balanced exercise program including resistance exercise has been proven to delay the onset of serious chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, dementia, hypertension and insulin resistance (Type 2 diabetes). If you are over 35, … 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
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) For Monitoring Our Health
Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important marker of an individual’s overall physiological stress level. External and internal stressors affect our health and our HRV. When properly analyzed in the context of our overall health … continue reading
Cortisone Steroid injections and Covid Vaccination: Timing is Everything
Cortisone or steroid injections are utilized commonly by Orthopedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, and Pain Management Physicians to manage inflammation and pain due to knee osteoarthritis, shoulder bursitis, back pain, and Rheumatoid disease. Cortisone, a form of … continue reading
Walk, Exercise, Running, and Living with Knee Arthritis
How many of you have been told to rest and stop running or exercising because you have knee arthritis? Far too many people (including healthcare professionals) believe that arthritis is caused by wear and tear. … continue reading
ACL Surgery: Video Answers To Common Questions- Part 1
An ACL injury is commonplace. Most ACL tears occur due to non-contact injuries. Players most often tear their ACL when turning, pivoting, or twisting. What is the ACL? Why does it tear so often? Are … continue reading
Meniscus Tears: Experts Give Video Answer To FAQs
Meniscus tears are so common. But they aren’t always a cause of pain. Wait, what? Bear with me. Many of you have a meniscus tear and don’t even know it. Then one day your knee … continue reading
Frozen Shoulder: Experts Answer Your Most Common Questions: Video
A frozen shoulder is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. The pain from a frozen shoulder can be very severe. The stiffness can be very severe too. Shoulder surgeons see patients with … continue reading
Masks Prevent The Spread of COVID19… the Evidence Is In
The controversy surrounding mask use and COVID19 is unnecessarily confusing. The confusion comes from a lack of leadership, a lack of continuity and clear messaging, and a host of other reasons. Before June 2020, the … continue reading
Questions About Your Non-Urgent (Elective) Surgery and COVID-19
You should have many questions about your non-urgent (elective) surgery during times like these. The term elective surgery is misleading, and I will avoid using it. Certainly, if you have been suffering from terrible pain … continue reading