Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability. Knee OA hurts. And quite often, it hurts a lot. Osteoarthritis of the knee has been increasing in terms of the percentage … continue reading
Protein sources on a plant based diet
Whole food plant-based diets have helped many of our patients achieve health and weight goals that have eluded them for decades. None of those patients initially thought that the transition to a plant-based diet would … continue reading
You cannot unsee your MRI report
Can it be harmful to view your MRI report? Clearly the answer is yes. Maybe not for all of you… but certainly for a good number of you. I have seen many people significantly curtail … continue reading
LDL and ApoB Exposure and the evolution of heart disease
What is the cause of atherosclerotic heart disease? I reviewed this article for the sole purpose of improving my understanding of the etiology or cause of clinically relevant heart disease. Many people fail to understand … continue reading
How Does Tendon Neuroplastic Training Work?
Exercise or physical therapy has been the primary treatment for tendon related pain. Tendinopathy in the most common cause of tendon pain. Has physical therapy worked for your pain? Perhaps it did, perhaps it didn’t. … 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
Training Errors and Other Causes of Tendinopathy in Runners
Running is a fantastic sport. Running has been associated with longevity; it improves cardiovascular fitness and enables us to clear the cobwebs from our head after a long day. But running has its downsides too. … continue reading
Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast
Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common. The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime. The research has been clear over the years. The vast majority of these complex tears do not require … 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