Many awful consequences occur from being sedentary. Face it, over hundreds of thousands of years, our bodies were engineered to move. Many of the normal
Does Pain Always Imply Harm?
Every Pain Doesn’t Mean Harm: Understanding Discomfort and Movement Pain is a natural signal from the body, but not every ache or discomfort we feel is a
Can we be healthy if we aren’t active?
A paper we are going to discuss raises an important question: Can you be healthy despite not moving enough or exercising? Based on the paper's results, I
Zone 2 Heart Rate Training For Longevity and Performance
Whether you are optimizing your exercise regimen for performance or you want to live a longer healthy life, the concept of zone 2 heart rate training deserves
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
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
Muscle Mass, Strength and Longevity
When optimizing our health and longevity, prioritizing muscle mass and muscle strength is a critically important consideration. Our muscle mass and
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
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
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,
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
Humans Were Engineered to Move
Can we be "healthy" if we're not active? Human evolution is deeply intertwined with movement. Throughout evolution, our bodies were engineered and
VO2 Max. It’s not just about your mitochondria
VO2 max... why is it one of the most vital determinants of health? We are now obsessed with VO2max. I hear it all the time in the office. But so many people
Your brain is telling you to stop. Should you listen?
Understanding Central Fatigue: When to Push Through and When to Rest “Obviously… a ton of nuance here. But many workouts or runs suck because our brain is
Walking IS Exercise: Why All Movement Matters
As an orthopedic surgeon, I often see patients who struggle with "exercise." Why don’t they see the benefits of walking, I often wondered. At the same time,
Unpacking the Complexity of Rotator Cuff Tears
The treatment of rotator cuff tears is far more nuanced and complicated than you think. As with many Orthopedic Surgery topics, the treatments we offer
Sometimes meniscus surgery is needed; very often, it’s not
The treatment of meniscus tears is far more nuanced and complicated than you think. Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee issues, often leading to a
America’s Healthcare Crisis
In the land of the free and the home of the brave, a troubling reality looms large over the American dream: our healthcare system is broken. Despite being the
Combating Age-Related Muscle Loss: The Power of Resistance Training
Our bodies undergo various changes as we age, impacting our physical strength and overall health. The loss of muscle and strength are two important changes that
Molecular Approaches to Osteoarthritis: The Role of Inflammation and Genetics
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions worldwide. Traditionally viewed as a wear-and-tear disease, recent advances in
